"When He Was Wicked" turns the story over to Francesca, the third Bridgerton daughter. She marries young, with a love match to the handsome and charming John Stirling, a Scottish earl. After a few happy years together, though, John suddenly dies, and the earldom passes to his cousin and Francesca's friend, Michael Stirling.
Michael is hiding a few secrets of his own, including the fact that he fell in love at first sight with Francesca — not that he's ever allowed that to show. Years after the loss of John, however, he and Francesca find their way into each other's orbit once again, if only they can allow themselves to act on their feelings and pursue new happiness.
