As the afternoon sun bathed Aubrey Hall in a golden glow, Lady Danbury and Lady Violet sat together in the drawing room, their heads bent close in quiet discussion. Their topic of conversation was none other than Lady Francesca, the young and graceful daughter of the Bridgerton family. With Francesca now of an age where society eagerly anticipated her next move, the two formidable women had taken it upon themselves to arrange an introduction that could change her life.

Lady Danbury, ever the shrewd matchmaker, had spoken highly of a certain Duchess, a woman of considerable wealth and standing. Lady Violet, sharing a deep love for her daughter, agreed that this was a match worth pursuing. Together, they carefully planned every detail, ensuring that Francesca would be presented in the best possible light.

With the arrangements now in place, they knew that Francesca’s future might soon be shaped by this important meeting. Little did Francesca know that her mother and Lady Danbury had quietly set the wheels in motion for an encounter that could lead to an alliance of great fortune and social prestige.

An arrangement with a Duchess, in the marriage mart for a wife.

Unbeknownst to Francesca, as planned by Lady Violet to make their "love story" seamless and organic, she sat on the waiting room with Lady Violet, quietly waiting for the Duchess.

—The Desirable Arrangement—