Queen Charlotte is a historical romance novel by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes, based on the character of Queen Charlotte from the popular Bridgerton series.
The show explores the backstory of Queen Charlotte, a character who is central to the Bridgerton universe, but it delves into her early life and how she came to be the influential figure depicted in the Bridgerton books and Netflix series.
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Book Blurb
In 1761, on a sunny day in September, a King and Queen met for the very first time. They were married within hours.
Born a German Princess, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was beautiful, headstrong, and fiercely intelligent… not precisely the attributes the British Court had been seeking in a spouse for the young King George III. But her fire and independence were exactly what she, and her King, needed.
Because George has secrets… secrets with the potential to shake the very foundations of the monarchy.
Thrust into her new role, Charlotte must navigate the intricate politics of the court—with the newly-titled Lady Danbury at her side—all the while guarding her heart, because she is falling in love with the King…even as he pushes her away.
Now, Charlotte must learn to rule, and to understand that she has been given the power to remake society, fulfilling her destiny as Queen. But she also has to fight for the love growing between her and George as people first, royals second. As she says to him: “Fight with me! Fight for me!”
About the Author
As a bestselling seller, Julia Quinn is best known for her historical romance novels. Julia Quinn has written numerous popular romance series, including the Bridgerton books series, the Smythe-Smith Quartet, and the Bevelstoke series.
Julia Quinn books have garnered numerous awards and accolades within the romance genre. The books focusing on the Bridgerton siblings have been adapted into a popular Netflix series aptly named Bridgerton, which premiered in 2020.




