Eloise Crane (books)

*This page is about the book character. For the Netflix character, see Eloise Bridgerton*

## Familial Information

### Children

* Oliver Crane *(stepson)*
* Amanda Crane *(stepdaughter)*
* Penelope Crane
* Georgiana Crane
* Frederick Crane

### Siblings

* Anthony Bridgerton
* Benedict Bridgerton
* Colin Bridgerton
* Daphne Basset
* Francesca Stirling
* Gregory Bridgerton
* Hyacinth St. Clair

### Parents

* Edmund Bridgerton †
* Violet Bridgerton

### Grandparents

* Alexandra Bridgerton
* Lord Bridgerton

### Others

* Billie Bridgerton *(aunt)*
* Hugo Bridgerton † *(uncle)*
* Georgiana Bridgerton *(aunt)*

*For a complete family tree, see the Bridgerton family tree*

## Appearances

### First

*The Duke and I*

**Eloise Crane** (*née* **Bridgerton**) is the fifth Bridgerton child.

## History

### Early Life

Eloise was the one with her father, Edmund, when he collapsed and died from an allergic reaction to a bee sting. Eloise was haunted by the tragedy, and could not bear to even think or talk about what happened. She often stayed close to her mother, Violet, afterwards because she was afraid of losing her mother the same way. It took her many years to get past this anxiety and worry, as she grew up with her mother around.

### 1823

She heard of Marina's passing and sent a friendly letter of condolence to her presumably grieving husband Sir Phillip Crane. As a result, they soon become pen-pals.

### 1824

One day, Philip sends Eloise a letter, asking for her hand in marriage. Surprised, Eloise didn't answer the letter. Soon after, her brother Colin became engaged to Penelope Featherington, Eloise's best friend. Eloise was shocked, but happy; she felt lonely due to the fact that she and Penelope planned to grow old as spinsters together. Eloise didn't like the idea of being alone, and decided to meet Sir Phillip to see if they would suit. She used the ball being thrown by her sister to run away so she could meet Phillip without the judgment of her family. She used a hired carriage and off she went.

Upon their first meeting at Romney Hall, which was a shock to both parties, their introduction was rocky and awkward. Eloise felt let-down over the fact that her first impression of him was not what she expected; she noticed that Philip was emotionally neglecting his children, Oliver and Amanda. As the story progresses, their relationship blossoms into a deep romance. They have their first kiss in Philip's greenhouse during the night.

After a confrontation about bringing his kids to the lake, Eloise's four brothers discovered that Eloise is unchaperoned with Philip and demanded that she and Phillip get married immediately to maintain her honor.

## Personality

Described as tenacious, curious and stubborn.

## Relationships

### Romantic

#### Phillip Crane

A while after her distant cousin, Marina Thompson's death, she began writing letters to Marina's widower, Phillip. Thinking the two had a connection, she met him and spent time at his house with him and his children, Oliver and Amanda. She fell in love with all three of them, and the two married a week or two later. She became the twins' mother in every way, and eventually had three more children: Penelope, Georgiana, and Frederick.

### Familial

#### Anthony Bridgerton

Eloise has a close relationship with her eldest brother. When she was seven, he became more of a father than a brother to her as their father had passed away. He was the first person to give his blessing for Eloise to marry Phillip Crane.

### Friendships

#### Penelope Bridgerton

Eloise and Penelope have been best friends since they were kids and eventually became sisters-in-law when Penelope married Eloise's older brother, Colin, much to Eloise's surprise. Eloise named her daughter Penelope, after her friend.

## Notes and Trivia

* Eloise has thick chestnut brown hair and clear gray eyes.
* Her favourite color is purple.
* She loves to read poetry and novels.
* She claims that her stubbornness is her only flaw.
* She claims to be her nieces' and nephews' favorite aunt.

## Appearances

 **#02** | "The Viscount Who Loved Me"
 **#03** | "An Offer from a Gentleman"