Set in 1820’s England, the Bridgerton series is a collection of eight novels, each featuring one of the eight children of the late Viscount Bridgerton. The first book, The Duke and I, follows Daphne, a young Lady who is too honest, independent and unwilling to conform to the day’s customs. When the eligible Duke of Hastings returns to England, the two plan a fake courtship, which at first works like a charm to fool their families and gossipy aristocrats. However, the novels are historical romances, so eventually love plays a role! The series is very popular, as most Regency romances tend to be. The book series was adapted into a television series, which became wildly popular. The first season of Bridgerton follows the first book in the series. The main plot is the same, but there are changes to the main characters, sequences of events, and new characters have been added. The one note-worthy difference in the television series is that the characters represent racial diversity that is not present in the books. The television series has opted for more seasons, and the book series has spin-off series as well.