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  1. How (not) to Catch a Duke by

    Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV)  

    15 Jul 2026

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    It's the Trowbridge Ball. Lots of things are supposed to happen here; however, our Lady Whistledown heard something she can NOT write about, but she can't ignore it either.

    Enter our favorite hero, one Colin Bridgerton. While we are expecting fun banter and a barb (and a very friendly glance), everything changes.

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    What if Penelope stumbled into dangerous information that could harm the crown, the country, and herself if she printed it? And what if she had a very good friend willing to support her from the very first moment?
    What ripple effects will this have, and not just to our plot-busting duo, but to the wider group of characters?

    (This idea came fully formed during a rewatch this weekend, and I couldn't stop thinking about it!)

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