Bridgerton is a progressive fantasy about the past. Do romance readers care about its historical accuracy?
- Written by Lisa J. Hackett, Lecturer, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England
Bridgerton watchers started questioning the show’s historical authenticity (again) even before the third season landed. But does historical accuracy actually matter?
Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton is set around the eight Bridgerton siblings, each with their own romance. Romance is the powerhouse of the publishing...

















