While Season 3 of Bridgerton focuses on the romance between Colin and Penelope, the secret that she is the author of the gossip column that keeps London society on edge plays an important part in the plot.
But how much money did “Pen” make for writing it? The books reveal the exact amount.
How much money did Penelope Featherington make as Lady Whistledown? The scheme according to the books vs. the line
In ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3, it appears that, thanks to her flyers, ‘Pen’ has amassed a large fortune, to the point where she could pay herself the £10,000 Cressida was demanding as a bribe. not to reveal his secret identity. However, the exact amount he keeps in his room is not mentioned.
In contrast, Julia Quinn’s books are more specific on the subject. In “Seducing Mr. Bridgerton’ detailed that Penelope has £8,426 from her ‘Lady Whistledown’ winnings.
However, there are some differences to note between the Netflix series and the book it’s based on. In the novel, the author of Lady Whistledown reaches this amount after 10 years of frequent publishing of her column and after giving a substantial sum to her mother, which, with the help of a lawyer, she passed on as an inheritance from an aunt.
According to the Bank of England, this £8,426 is equivalent to £628,870 in 2024.
What happens in the books to Lady Whistledown after she is revealed to be Penelope Featherington?
The Netflix series has taken a lot of liberties with Julia Quinn’s writing. For example, in “Seducing Mr. Bridgerton,” Colin helps Penelope reveal her identity (even Anthony gets in on the plan).
One of the doubts that remains in the air is how the TV adaptation will deal with the future of Lady Whistledown. In the books, Penelope stops writing the gossip column after it’s revealed that she’s been a writer for 10 years, however on screen we’ve seen that she’ll stay true to her career, albeit no longer hiding under a pseudonym.
Let us know in the comments what you think about the money Penelope won thanks to Lady Whistledown.
Source: univision
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