Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, enters Bridgerton as a charismatic yet guarded presence within the ton. Recently returned to London after his father’s death, Simon draws attention for his charm and composure, even as he makes it clear he has no intention of marrying or participating fully in the social season.
Simon’s resistance is shaped by a difficult childhood marked by emotional neglect and rejection from his cruel father. Flashbacks throughout the season reveal that Simon’s vow never to have children is born out of a desire to end his family line, which he associates with pain.
But Simon’s wariness gives way as his relationship with Daphne Bridgerton deepens.
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