Andrew Rokesby is the younger brother of George Rokesby and the brother-in-law of Billie Bridgerton.
Biography[]
Personality[]
Described as friendly, likeable with a type of devil-may-care, easy charm that made people fond of his character.
Every man had his indulgences, and his were women in port and French brandy at sea. He had one glass every night, following his supper. Kept life civilized, or at least as civilized as he wanted it.
Physical appearance[]
Andrew is described as possessing devastating, dazzling beauty and a wealth of charm. His soft brown hair has a warm golden hue, sun-kissed in spots, and is tied back in a ponytail that could be described as sinful. His face is simply perfect, with full, well-defined lips that turn up at the corners, giving him a perpetually bold expression. And his eyes are a vivid, intense, and striking light blue.
Andrew is very tall, strong, and athletic, with tanned skin and strong arms, large, warm hands, and long legs. His smile is devastating and indolent. He has the build of a man who uses his body, a man who works hard. His muscles are beautifully toned.
Relationships[]
Romantic[]
Poppy Bridgerton (wife) whom he met, unfortunately, aboard his ship (the Infinity). Their quick banter and intelligence made them both fall for each other and they ended up forming a bond full of love and adventure.
Familial[]
Andrew is the 4th of the Rokesby siblings, born in the Manston House in Kent, England. He had a very interesting yet wild childhood with close family friends/neighbours, the Bridgertons. (whom they all considered family). Now that he is grown, Andrew has found his love for building, and not just in architecture, but in his own family with Poppy and their son, Roger, as well.
Friendships[]
Billie Bridgerton[]
Andrew and Billie are childhood friends. They are very sarcastic, and have a bicker-banter, always teasing each other.
Quotes[]
"Was this love? Could it be? All he knew was that he could no longer conceive of a future without her. She was laughter. She was joy. And she might because he'd been too bloody selfish to leave her on the ship."
"That," he said smoothly, "was a mistake." Poppy glared at him. "Oh, and by the way," he added, almost as an afterthought, "we prefer the term privateer."
"Are you trying to torture me?" "You know," he said thoughtfully, "I rather think I am."
"I like to build houses of playing cards."
"My other often says that it is the mark of a truly good person if she is happy for those she has never met."
"How do you get these? Lifting crates?" "Gripping the wheel."
Trivia[]
- Andrew skipped his last year at Eton to go straight into the Royal Navy
- He loves architecture
- His favorite meal is chicken in brown sauce
- He loves puzzles