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1. A Ruthless Study by Ahe

   Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • F/M
   • Complete Work

   01 Mar 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Benedict Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington
   • Penelope Featherington
   • Benedict Bridgerton
   • Colin Bridgerton
   • Sophie Beckett | Sophie Baek
   • Eloise Bridgerton
   • Genevieve Delacroix
   • Alfred Debling
   • Angst
   • Drama & Romance
   • Hate to Love
   • Alternate Universe
   • Pregnancy
   • Regency
   • GreyCharacters
   • MarriageofConvenience

   Summary

   He saw her as a shadow, a "safe harbor" and a convenient wife, while he dreamed of a ghostly muse in a silver dress. But Benedict Bridgerton didn't know that behind her mask of modesty, Penelope hid a power capable of toppling the throne. When his brush uncovers the truth and her pen strikes back, their home turns into a battlefield. Can he love the "monster" who has manipulated his destiny for years?

   Language:

   English

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   Chapters:

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