Katherine "Kate" Bridgerton, Viscountess Bridgerton (née Miss Katherine Sheffield) is Anthony Bridgerton's wife, and the protagonist of The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Biography[]
Kate was born in Somerset. Her mother died when she was a child, and her father, Miles, remarried, Lady Mary who was the diamond of her season. When Kate was 8 years old, her parents had Edwina. When she was 18 years old, her father passed away and Mary fell into a deep grief. Kate had to take her father's responsibility and take care of Mary and Edwina.
Physical appearance[]
In the series, Kate has long black curly hair, quite tall and long legs, striking brown eyes.
In the books, Kate is described with fair-skin, dark brown hair and large very dark almost black eyes, with pleasant-looking but sharpish features and a chin that is slightly too long. She is tall, poised, and holds herself with confidence.
Personality[]
Confident, witty, and protective. Kate's assertiveness makes her quite the unexpected obstacle for Edwina's suitors and few can match her quick wit. However, her strong sense of duty to her family might lead her astray if she doesn't stop to listen to what Edwina and Mary want for themselves.
Relationships[]
Romantic[]
Anthony Bridgerton and Kate shared a spark the first time their eyes met. Both of them denied such affections and tried to ignore their budding feelings. The books and the show differ in how they eventually get together, with the books having them get together once they are caught in the garden unchaperoned. A bee stung Kate on the chest and Anthony, freaking out because his father died from a bee sting, tried to suck out the poison. Lady Featherington, Lady Bridgerton and Lady Danbury happened on upon this scandalous scene and they had to rush to get married to save Kate from ruin. In the show, the garden scene happened but they were not caught, instead it was to show how intense and deep their feelings had grown for one another. Anthony had been courting Kate's younger sister Edwina and very nearly married her when Kate drops her bangle at the wedding and Anthony picks it up and their eyes meet, yet again. Suddenly it is apparent who his affections are for. Edwina now publicly scorned, is angry at Kate for hiding her true feelings from her. The sisters work through it and make up. Kate marries Anthony and they live happily in the Bridgerton estate.
Familial[]
Edwina Sheffield[]
Mary Sheffield[]
Friendships[]
Quotes :[]
- “So you might discern if my wit is acceptable, my manners genteel?”
- “I take issues with any man who views women merely as chattels and breeding stock.”
- “Take your Trojan horse elsewhere.”
- “All you have to do this evening is remember what you are looking for.”
- “Are you in a losing mood?”
- “Come now, it is not proper to stare.”
- “I suppose I can see how he might engage a person.”
- “I want my sister to be happy. Can you make her happy?”
- “When you manage to find this paragon of virtue, whatever makes you think she will accept your suit?”
- “I find your opinion of yourself entirely too high.”
- “I shall bid you goodnight.”
- “Did I say something funny?”
- “There’s not much more I need to know.”
- “Do not speak to me or my sister ever again.”
- “Because you vex me.”
- “I do not think there is anything else to say other than I love you too.”
- “I am afraid that is not possible. Not when I have a victory lap to enjoy.”
- “You allow me to go my way, and you go yours.”
- “Are you going to ask me to dance? One last time.”
- “No one wishes to hear what you think you know about me.”
- “Oh, you and your rules.”
- “I require no instruction.”
- “Perhaps we pretend this encounter never took place?”
- “I'm afraid you are much too late, my lord. You now find yourself at the back of a very considerably long queue.”
- “Beating you feels the same as any other win, but somehow smells sweeter.”
- “You wish to speak to me of the weather?”
- “You once saw her as your perfect match. You will find your way to believing it again.”
- “You must marry her as soon as you can, because this feeling that plagues us so, it will pass. It will become tenable, it will become bearable, and soon enough, it will be as if we never felt it at all. Mere passion. It must because it has to.”
- “So, go and leave me in peace.”
- “And you must know I will do everything in my power to ensure your happiness.”