Violet Bridgerton (Netflix)

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

## Biographical Information

### Alias

* Beauty
* Brains
* Violet Ledger

### Title(s)

* Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton
* Lady Bridgerton

## Familial Information

### Children

* Anthony Bridgerton
* Benedict Bridgerton
* Colin Bridgerton
* Daphne Basset
* Eloise Bridgerton
* Francesca Bridgerton
* Gregory Bridgerton
* Hyacinth Bridgerton

### Parents

* Vivian Ledger
* Lord Ledger

### Others

* Simon Basset *(son-in-law)*
* Kate Bridgerton *(daughter-in-law)*
* Winnie *(sister or sister-in-law)*

## Appearances

### First

* **Bridgerton:** Diamond of the First Water
* **QC: ABS:** Queen to Be

### Last

* **Bridgerton:** The Viscount Who Loved Me
* **QC: ABS:** Crown Jewels

### Seasons

* 1 & 2
* QC: ABS

### Portrayed by

* Ruth Gemmell
* Connie Jenkins-Greig *(young)*

**Violet Bridgerton** (*née* **Ledger**) is the Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton. She is the widow of Edmund, and the mother of the eight Bridgerton siblings.

## History

### Early Years

Violet was born to Lord and Lady Ledger. She had a somewhat difficult relationship with her mother but had a good relationship with her father who fondly called her 'brains' and would make her birthday hats for her birthday.

### Early Reign of Queen Charlotte

While preparations were underway for the coronation of King George III and Queen Charlotte, Violet discussed her excitement with her governess as she was having her hair braided. Later, the two went on a walk outside with Violet's horse where they discussed the king's new marriage and her mother's thoughts on the matter, with her governess telling her to not discuss her mother's thoughts with anyone outside of the family.

While embroidering behind the couch, Violet overheard her mother and father discussing the new queen and the changes that were coming to the ton. While Lady Ledger was against the new changes, Violet and her father were fine with it as Violet argued that the new members of the ton were just as worthy of their titles as they were, as they'd all been given their titles by the king. Violet also took the opportunity to request being taught advanced mathematics by her governess.

When Lord and Lady Ledger received an invitation from Lord and Lady Danbury inviting them to the first ball of the season, Violet asked if she could come as she wanted to see the gardens, but her mother refused.

Violet and her father attended the funeral of Lord Danbury.

Violet saw her father making a birthday hat for one of his friends who was feeling sad. When her father showed doubt about giving it to them, Violet told him that he had to as his hats brought cheer and suggested that he add paper flowers.

While "getting out of [her] mother's hair," Violet took a walk with her father where she met Lady Danbury.

Lady Danbury spotted Violet playing with her father in the garden while on a walk with Duke Adolphus.

Violet attended the ball to celebrate the birth of Prince George and was excited to see the queen, who had not yet arrived. Her mother did not like her manners and thought she shouldn't be out in society yet, while her father disagreed. Violet waved to Lady Danbury, whom she thought looked marvelous.

### Marriage to Edmund and Widowhood

Violet married the Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, with whom she was very much in love, and they had eight children together. Violet would also make birthday hats for Edmund and their children like her father had made for her

In 1803, while Violet was pregnant with their eighth child, Edmund was out with their eldest son Anthony hunting and paused in the garden to pick flowers for violet where he was stung by a bee and died as a result. His death devastated Violet. Her subsequent delivery was a hard one, as her baby was in a bad position and the doctors were trying to make Anthony choose between saving his mother or saving the baby. Violet cried that Edmund should make the choice, and howled in sadness that he was no longer with them.

Violet and her daughter, Hyacinth, survived, but Violet was in a deep state of sadness. She lamented how she wished that she had died in childbirth so she could be with Edmund. She said that Edmund was her air, and without him, there was no air.

Over the next ten years, she overcame her sadness and began to focus on her daughters and their debut into high society.

### Daphne's Debut

At the start of the 1813 social season, Violet prepared for her eldest daughter, Daphne, to make her social debut. When the day arrived, Violet was annoyed because her eldest son, Anthony, was not with them as they prepared to leave. He ended up meeting them just before they entered the palace so Daphne could be presented to the queen. Violet escorted her daughter to her presentation, where Queen Charlotte declared her flawless, which pleased Violet.

The next day, at the Danbury ball, Daphne attracted much attention from potential suitors. However, Anthony was reluctant to let her socialize with any of them and ultimately forced Daphne to leave the event early.

Violet and Daphne then attended a show, where they were invited to sit in Lady Danbury's box. During the show, Lady Danbury and Violet decided that Simon and Daphne would make a good match. When Anthony heard about this, he rejected it, saying Simon was never planning to marry and therefore was a bad match. Violet called him on his behavior toward Daphne's courting, revealing that she knew about his affair with Siena Rosso. She encouraged him to think about if he was Daphne's older brother or the man of the house.

Violet and Lady Danbury were pleased at Simon and Daphne's relationship, unaware they were faking it. Violet was delighted when she was invited to tea by the queen. Meanwhile, Anthony continued to insisted that Daphne marry Nigel Berbrooke, though she told him she didn't want that. When Anthony learned that Nigel was not a good guy and had tried to force himself on Daphne, he forbade him from speaking to Daphne ever again, only for Nigel to acquire a marriage license and threaten to start a scandal for the Bridgertons if Daphne refused him.

Violet went to tea with the queen, where hearing the queen call her secretary a gossip gave her the idea to use the maids to find gossip on Nigel they could use to rid themselves of him. They learned he had an illegitimate child he refused to support and spread that until Lady Whistledown picked it up and published it so everyone heard it and believed it. Nigel fled town, freeing them of him.

Violet became concerned when time passed and Simon did not propose. She discussed these concerns with Lady Danbury, who said she wasn't worried about it.

At a future event, she tried to set her three eldest sons up with eligible ladies. She also noticed, and discussed with Lady Danbury, Cressida Cowper's relationship with Prince Friedrich. Later on, at a fitting for Daphne, Lady Cowper told Violet that it was fortunate for herself and her daughter that Daphne was loyal to the Duke, as Cressida would not have a hope with the prince if Daphne went for him. At the ball that evening, Violet was disappointed when Daphne danced with the prince.

At the palace, Violet waited with Daphne for the queen to arrive. She soon arrived with Prince Friedrich, who gave Daphne a necklace.

Later, Violet told Daphne that wearing the prince's necklace sent a signal to Simon that she was going to marry the prince and she thought it unwise to limit her options so early. She wanted to know what happened with Daphne and Simon. Daphne finally admitted that it was all a ruse to attract better suitors and it had worked. Violet said all she wanted was for Daphne to find love and what she had with Simon was love, despite Daphne's insistence that it wasn't real. At a party, she was upset to see Daphne continue to pursue Prince Friedrich instead of Simon and to see Anthony's attention captured by Siena, who was performing. She presented a lady to Anthony, but he was disinterested. Both Anthony and Daphne left the party early, leaving Violet to get a bit drunk with Colin, who then escorted her home as they both laughed.

The next morning, Violet denied having overindulged and insisted she had simply slept poorly. Mrs. Wilson went to get her raw eggs and garlic. After she left, Daphne came in and told her mother she was engaged. She pretended to be happy, assuming it was Prince Friedrich, but cheered up when Daphne said it was actually Simon. She was thrilled that Daphne would be able to marry for love as she'd always wanted.

Violet went with Daphne, Simon, and Lady Danbury on a walk, where the happy couple didn't seem as happy as expected, which Violet attributed to nerves.

Violet took Daphne to get her wedding dress as well as some new nightdresses.

When their special license was denied, Violet went with Daphne and Simon to appeal directly to the queen. When she was swayed, Daphne and Simon were quickly married. At the reception, Daphne fled the room in tears. Violet found her in her old bedroom and tried to explain to her about the expectations of her wedding night. Daphne had many questions, but their conversation was cut short when Rose told her the carriage was ready and waiting. The whole family came outside to see Simon and Daphne off.

With Daphne gone, Violet explained to Hyacinth, who inquired, that Daphne had important duties now as a duchess. She also said Eloise had things to do to prepare for her own debut, though Eloise wasn't interested in doing any of those things, saying she wasn't good at any of them. Violet simply said she might be better at them if she spent time on them as much as she spent time writing in her journal. She continued to try to get Eloise excited about her debut. while they were at the modiste getting her hems lowered, they ran into Marina and Lady Featherington, who invited Violet, Anthony, and Colin over to dine with them and Marina.

At the dinner, Violet spoke to Marina about her life prior to her arrival in London and made an effort to get to know her better. However, this all became for naught when Lady Whistledown's next report came out and revealed that Marina was pregnant and had been since before her arrival, abruptly ending their engagement and shrouding Marina in scandal.

With Marina and the Featheringtons shrouded in scandal, Eloise suggested delaying her debut for a few more years so it wouldn't be tarnished with the scandal. Violet assured her everything would be fine and said she just had to keep smiling. Daphne heard word of the scandal and she and Simon returned to London to support her family, which Violet said might be the answer to their problems as the support of the duke and duchess would do much for maintaining the family's good name. When Daphne asked about events upcoming that she could attend as support, Violet told her the queen was having a luncheon and Daphne pledged to secure an invitation.

The Bridgerton family attended the luncheon together, which delighted Violet, who loved having her family back together. At the luncheon, Lady Featherington approached Violet and said they were both duped by Marina, but Violet simply ignored her and walked away.

Violet was surprised later when Eloise wanted to join her elder siblings and mother at a concert. She worried she'd been putting too much pressure on Eloise to join things before she was ready. Eloise said it was just because she knew the queen would be there and needed to speak to her about Lady Whistledown.

Violet came to her family to tell them Francesca would soon be coming home. When the others planned to tell Francesca everything she'd missed, Violet commented that it had been a very busy season.

When Daphne came to Violet and told her that she and Simon had decided to go their separate ways, Violet encouraged her instead to consider forgiveness. Daphne said it wasn't that, but Simon choosing a grudge over happiness. While they were talking, Lady Featherington approached and expressed her and her daughters' sadness at not being invited to the ball Daphne was throwing. Violet suggested she explain to her daughters how she got into that position, but Daphne interjected and said they could make room for the Featheringtons to come.

When Violet arrived at the ball with Eloise, Eloise immediately drew the attention of some men. Violet suggested she see it as a rehearsal before her own coming out, but Eloise only felt uncomfortable. Later, Daphne came to her mother and asked it was different for men to know they're in love. She and Simon had agreed to one final dance, a waltz, before parting ways. Violet expressed how much she missed dancing with Daphne's father. She told Daphne about the last time they danced before he died. And then she told Daphne that their love was not without its trials. But they loved each other and made that choice every single day. Daphne still didn't believe there was anything she could do. Despite this, she and Simon reconciled that very night while dancing in the rain.

Some time later, Violet was present when Daphne gave birth to a son, Violet's first grandchild.

### Eloise's Debut and Anthony's Search

The following social season, Violet went once again to the queen's palace, to present her next daughter, Eloise. Eloise was a frantic mess, begging her mother to make excuses and let her get out of this, but Violet assured her that no matter what, Eloise would always be a diamond to her. Just as Eloise was supposed to walk to the Queen, the return of Lady Whistledown's scandal sheets cut the ceremony short.

When Anthony asked her for her ring, she questioned why, as he didn't have a match in mind. He said he wanted to be ready when he did find one and she told him it was in safe keeping at Aubrey Hall. She was excited that Anthony had decided that he would seriously search for a wife.

At Lady Danbury's ball, Violet comforted Eloise, who was nervous, saying that even Daphne was nervous at first. She then drew the attention of many ladies when she loudly announced that Anthony had declared his intent to find a wife that season.

After the ball, Violet told Eloise she might have more fun at the next ball if she danced with someone. She also encouraged Anthony to get to know some of the ladies better. He replied that he hadn't found any worthy of being his viscountess as his standards were high. She told him he'd end up alone with such expectations.

At the queen's ball, Edwina Sharma was named the season's diamond. Violet said she was lovely and Anthony declared that he was going to marry her.

Violet continued to pushed Eloise to try to find a match, saying she just wanted Eloise to find happiness. During the races, Violet sat with Lady Danbury, watching Anthony and Edwina interact. Lady Danbury warned Violet that Kate Sharma, Edwina's elder sister, was against Anthony marrying Edwina because he didn't want a love match, something Edwina hoped to find. While Lady Danbury said Kate's mind needed to be changed, Violet said the viscount should also change his mind. Later, they family attended a soiree at Lady Danbury's. Anthony wasn't invited, which he knew was because of Kate. Violet told him to let that be a lesson to him. Violet noticed Anthony watching Kate, despite carrying on a conversation with Edwina.

### Visit to Aubrey Hall

The Bridgertons all traveled to Aubrey Hall, including Daphne and baby Augie. When they arrived, Violet retrieved her ring for Anthony, asking if he was sure. He said Edwina would make the perfect viscountess. While her children played their annual game of Pall-Mall, Violet talked to Mary and Lady Danbury. She and Mary bonded over the loss of their husbands. As they watched Daphne play, she and Lady Danbury also noted that their matchmaking had worked well the previous year and hoped their efforts this year would also bring success.

That night, Violet and Lady Danbury eavesdropped as Anthony talked to Daphne and Edwina talked to Kate about each other.

Violet came to Edmund's grave, and found Anthony there. Though he said he'd leave, Violet encouraged him to stay. Violet told Anthony how she saw him weighed down by his courtship, when he should be joyful and happy. Anthony insisted he was content, but Violet said his duties should not take precedence over love. She told him that Edmund was both a dutiful viscount and loving man, and believed Anthony is also capable of finding that love too. Anthony refused to find love, because he couldn't forget the grief and heartbreak he saw Violet suffer after Edmund's death and didn't want someone else to go through that because of him.

### Hearts and Flowers Ball

With Daphne's assistance, Violet began preparing for their annual Hearts and Flowers ball. Violet was impressed by Daphne's instincts with the flowers. Later, as their guests arrived, Violet greeted them. She later collected Eloise and told her to behave as they were hosting, pushing her toward a table with other young ladies.

Later, she talked to Daphne about Anthony and Edwina's relationship. Daphne said she liked Edwina and knew Edwina was a wonderful diamond, but always pictured Anthony being with someone more like himself and would require more of a challenge than Edwina provided. Violet agreed with her on that.

Violet introduced Eloise to Lord Morrison and compelled the two of them to dance together. When Eloise left the dance floor before the end of the dance, Violet said she'd chosen Morrison specifically for Eloise as he shared her rebellious spirit. Eloise said that her rebellion wasn't just a part she was playing. She then said she knew she was a disappointment to Violet, but she just wanted to go to bed and went upstairs.

As everyone was preparing to leave Aubrey Hall, Anthony brought out a ring and proposed to Edwina. She accepted and Daphne and Violet shared a knowing look.

### Dinner with the Sheffields

Violet immediately started planning for Anthony and Edwina's wedding, even though the queen had taken on the duty of planning all the particulars. Violet asked Eloise to help her, but Eloise made an excuse that she was attending a lecture on flower arranging with Penelope.

At the lake, Violet talked to Edwina about possible colors for the wedding.

When Violet found out that Lord and Lady Sheffield were back in town to meet Edwina and Anthony, she expressed surprise. She also told Anthony that she hated to see him marry someone he didn't truly love. She wanted all her children to experience the joy of an exceptional marriage. He didn't even seem to be excited to be getting married, but he said he wouldn't dishonor Edwina by breaking off the engagement. Violet said that Edwina could end things and might if she knew Anthony's true feelings. She encouraged him to think hard about it because it would break her heart to see him regret his marriage and she knew it would break his father's heart as well.

Violet went to dinner with the Sharmas, the Sheffields, and Anthony. Things became tense when the Sheffields brought up their feelings about Mary rejecting the match they'd found for her to marry a commoner. Violet tried to change the subject, but was unsuccessful. Things reached a peak when the Sheffields mentioned they'd set aside a trust for Edwina if she marries an English nobleman. Violet asked Anthony if he knew about this, and he shook his head. Anthony confronted the Sheffields about their behavior and insisted they leave immediately as they'd been disrespectful to the Sharma family. Once they were gone, Anthony said that he and Violet would be leaving as well. When Kate followed them out, Anthony sent Violet home on her own and stayed to speak to Kate.

### Anthony and Edwina's Wedding

On the day of Anthony and Edwina's wedding, Violet pressured all her children to get ready. Once they were ready, they all went to the wedding together. At the wedding, she spoke to Lady Danbury for the first time since the dinner with the Sheffields and realized Lady Danbury knew something she wasn't saying.

When Edwina abruptly stopped the wedding in the middle and walked out, Violet wondered if it was due to what happened at the dinner with the Sheffields. Violet saw Anthony glancing at Daphne, and deduced that she knew something; she demanded Daphne tell her what she knew.

Violet then found Lady Danbury, who apologized for not telling her about the Sheffields. Violet said that Daphne confirmed something that she had suspected for a long time and knew Lady Danbury had as well. The two shared a laugh at the absurdity of the whole situation. Violet asked if she thought Edwina would return to the altar and Lady Danbury said that only Edwina could answer that.

Edwina later decided that she wouldn't be marrying Anthony. As she left, Violet overheard some women gossiping about why. Daphne saw this and escorted her mother home.

### Harmony Ball

In the aftermath of the aborted wedding, Violet said their family needed to present a united front. Anthony agreed and the family promenaded together. After they and the Sharmas were shunned by the ton, Violet and Lady Danbury decided to throw a ball to show everyone that there was no ill will between the two families.

Ahead of the ball, the two families went to the art gallery together, where they spread word of the ball. Then they prepared for the ball. However, at the anticipated start time, they were surprised that no one showed up. Violet was prepared to cancel the evening, but Anthony called the younger children downstairs and the two families danced together. After a lively dance, Violet said it was odd that no one believed their story. Lady Danbury noticed that the maids were reading a new Whistledown and they learned that Lady Whistledown had reported that Eloise was socializing with political radicals, enshrouding the family in a new scandal.

### Kate's Accident and Featherington Ball

When Kate was unconscious after being thrown from her horse, Violet told Mrs. Wilson to send roses and lilacs. Benedict asked if they were going to the Featherington Ball. She wasn't sure, but said it was a good sign that they were invited at all. When Anthony came in and insulted all his siblings until they left, Violet asked how Kate was doing. He said he didn't know because he hadn't been to see her, which surprised and worried Violet.

When Violet learned that Kate was awake, she shared that news with Anthony, who cried in relief. Violet apologized for Anthony having to watch his father die and for how she acted afterward. It weighed on her and she wished she could go back and change it. Anthony said he didn't think he could ever see Kate again. Violet told him that losing Edmund was the most difficult time of her life, but she wouldn't trade their love to avoid that pain. She cautioned Anthony not to lose Kate.

Violet overheard Anthony and Gregory talking about Edmund and smiled in silent thrill hearing her sons bonding about their father.

Violet and the rest of the Bridgertons attended the Featherington Ball, where they were greeted with whispers. Eloise tried to leave, saying she didn't want to disappoint her mother, but Violet said it would disappoint her to have Eloise start to care what others thought. She didn't want Eloise to keep things from her anymore and encouraged Eloise to move forward. Later that night, Anthony and Kate became engaged after confessing their love for each other.

Six months later, Violet oversaw as her family gathered at Aubrey Hall for another lively Pall Mall game. She watched from the sidelines and tended to Augie while they bickered over the game.

### Princess Royal's Death

When the princess royal died, leaving Queen Charlotte and King George III without a legitimate heir, Violet received the news.

Soon afterward, Violet was invited to tea with the queen. At tea, Queen Charlotte asked Violet how she got her children to want to marry. Violet said it helped that they were in love, but Queen Charlotte said her children were in love, but not with anyone acceptable for them to marry. Through this conversation, Queen Charlotte decided to have Brimsley compile a list of eligible women who would make acceptable brides for her sons.

### Lighting Candles

On Edmund's birthday, Violet went to the church to light a candle. While she was there, Lady Danbury came in. Violet told her about her father naming birthday hats for her as a child and how she made them for Edmund and their own children. His birthday always severed as a reminder that there were no more hats to make. Lady Danbury told Violet she was fortunate, a remark Violet didn't understand.

At a later meeting, Lady Danbury explained that her marriage was filled with hatred instead of love as Violet and Edmund's had been, which is why she felt that Violet was fortunate.

### Blooming Garden

When Violet started to feel sexual desire for the first time since the death of her husband, she confided in Lady Danbury, who said that she hadn't felt sexual desire until after her husband had died. She told Violet it was okay to want another man and to seek that kind of company.

While preparing for a walk, Violet and Lady Danbury discussed Violet's plans to start anew. Lady Danbury said she was happy for her. When Lady Danbury stepped out for a minute, Violet noticed a birthday hat on the mantle like her father had made for her. On their walk, a now-suspicious Violet questioned Lady Danbury about her garden blooming after her husband's death. Lady Danbury said she had loved and been loved, but that was all she could say as she was discreet. When Violet probed, Lady Danbury asked if she'd ever told Violet about the queen's brother. Violet was surprised, which Lady Danbury attributed to her discretion.

After the walk, Violet had her servants find a crate from her father's house in the attic and she pulled out some of the birthday hats he'd made. She had them around the room when Lady Danbury came to tea. She told Lady Danbury she was going to pack them away again. She and Lady Danbury shared meaningful eye contact and Lady Danbury said she should keep the hats out because they were lovely and cheerful.

## Personality

All warmth, wisdom and love, the Bridgerton matriarch manages to treat everyone with unmatched kindness and respect. But don't mistake her compassion for weakness - as she's an impressive match for anyone who dares comes close to interfering with her family. She'd like nothing more than for her children to marry - not for convenience or opportunity, but for love.

## Relationships

### Romantic

She was married to Lord Bridgerton until his death while she was pregnant with their eighth child, Hyacinth. She fell into a deep state of sorrow and sadness for a long time after Edmund's death, unable to do more than the bare minimum to survive and wishing she could've died so she didn't have to live without him. Violet has expressed that despite the heartbreak she faced, she would still choose to live the years she had with Edmund again, because they found true love and it was worth the pain. More than ten years after his death, she still touched the spot where his head rested on the pillow every morning after waking up. She has never remarried.

### Familial

#### Anthony Bridgerton

As the oldest son, Violet knew Anthony carried a huge responsibility as head of the family. She still wanted Anthony to find love and happiness. After Daphne's debut, Violet encouraged Anthony to look at prospective matches, but Anthony said he needed to focus on Daphne and his duties. Violet, though, scolded him for his idea of duties, saying he didn't understand how much his family needed him. Violet was against Anthony promising Daphne to Nigel, and intervened by spreading a scandal that caused Nigel to flee town. Anthony acknowledged his mistake, and promised he would handle his duties better; Violet, though, said she could handle Daphne's matrimonial search and Anthony didn't need to do it alone.

When Anthony implied his intention to marry in the 1814 season, Violet was thrilled, and not subtle about trying to help him find a match. She admonished him when he dismissed eligible women, saying he'd never be able to marry with his high standards. When Anthony finally decided to pursue Edwina, Lady Danbury told Violet that Kate didn't like Anthony, but Violet blamed Anthony for this, and told him to look for love, as Kate wishes for Edwina. Violet noticed Anthony feeling tormented rather than excited about getting married, and expressed her belief that he would be happy if he aspired to find love, like she found with Edmund. Anthony refused, citing Violet's own despair after Edmund's death, and wished no one else would go through that same pain because of him. After Anthony's engagement to Edwina, Violet saw he didn't love Edwina and tried to persuade him to pursue love and end the engagement, but Anthony refused. Daphne confirmed Violet's suspicions about Anthony growing close to Kate after Anthony's wedding was abruptly halted. When the scandal of the aborted wedding ruined the Bridgertons, Anthony followed Violet's lead to restore their reputation, despite his skepticism at her plan working. When Anthony upset his siblings by yelling at them, Violet knew it was because he was worried about Kate. While Anthony said he was too busy to visit Kate, Violet asserted that he needed to take care of himself first before taking care of his family. Violet immediately went to find Anthony after learning Kate was awake, and comforted him. She expressed her regret at not being able to help him after Edmund's death, and wished she could've been there for him. Violet told Anthony that despite losing Edmund, she did not regret her time with him, because she found true love, and pushed Anthony not to lose his chance for true love with Kate.

#### Daphne Basset

As her firstborn daughter, Daphne was Violet's first attempt at navigating the cutthroat Marriage Mart of London as a mother, and she was intent on helping Daphne succeed in securing a love match. She was thrilled when Daphne was named the Incomparable of the 1813 season, and put Anthony in his place for scaring away all of Daphne's suitors and risking her future. She was happy when Daphne appeared to have gained Simon as a suitor, but was furious when she learned Anthony had promised Daphne to Nigel. When Nigel tried to blackmail Daphne into marriage, Violet came up with the idea to run him out of town by finding gossip and spreading it. She had the maids dig up secrets about Nigel while she and Daphne had tea with Nigel's mother. Violet led the charge in spreading the rumor about Nigel's illegitimate son through town so that it reached Lady Whistledown, and forced Nigel to flee London in hiding, saving Daphne from a miserable marriage.

Violet saw the connection between Daphne and Simon and expected him to propose formally. She was disappointed when Daphne chose Prince Friedrich over the Duke, as she wanted her daughter to marry the best choice of love, not of status. She was overjoyed when Daphne announced that she was engaged to the Duke after all. She happily supported their stand against the queen to obtain a special marriage license, and attempted to talk to her after the wedding about her marital duties, but could not get the words right.

Daphne's normally close relationship with her mother became strained when Daphne discovered for herself the truth about how children were made. She felt as if her mother had deceived her, and called her out as such. Violet apologized to Daphne at her and the duke's closing ball, and encouraged her to fight for her marriage, telling her that there was nothing she couldn't do.

#### Eloise Bridgerton

Eloise is Violet's fifth child and second daughter. After Daphne's successful season and marriage, Violet focused on Eloise's debut into society. She wanted Eloise to be happy and, in her eyes, that meant finding a good match, even though Eloise hated the social season. Violet tried to push suitors onto Eloise at Aubrey Hall, but Eloise broke down and confessed that she "knew" she was a disappointment to Violet in comparison to Daphne. Violet corrected Eloise's assumption, and said she loved her as she was, and wanted her to be her unique self because it made Eloise special.

### Friendships

#### Lady Danbury

Violet and Lady Danbury are close friends. When Daphne had trouble finding another suitor beside Lord Berbrooke, her mother and Lady Danbury conspired to set up Daphne with Lady Danbury's godson, the newly-returned Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. They were delighted when their plans seemed to have worked, with Daphne and Simon beginning an apparent courtship.

Their friendship continued, with their goals for the 1814 season meshing once more with Anthony pursuing Edwina Sharma, whom Lady Danbury was sponsoring for the season, as his bride. When Violet found out about the Sheffield inheritance, she felt betrayed that Lady Danbury didn't tell her, and was distant from her friend. They made up during Anthony and Edwina's aborted wedding, where they admitted they knew something was going on between Anthony and Kate.

## Notes and Trivia

* She was taught Latin by her governess and wanted to learn advanced mathematics.

## Memorable Quotes

**Eloise:** I believe I should like to stay.
**Violet:** I believe you should like to go.

**Violet:** Should your brother wish to be obeyed as Lord Bridgerton, he must act as Lord Bridgerton.

**Violet:** Lord Berbrooke may not respect a woman's choice, but he certainly will respect a man's.

**Violet:** Losing Edmund was the most difficult time of my life. And the pain that I felt...beyond description. But there is one thing that has given me at least some modicum of solace. It's knowing that I would still choose the life I led with him, each and every time. And I would undoubtedly feel the same pain I felt all over again if I had to because real, true love is worth it...no matter what.

**Violet:** Anthony, this is it. This is my best. I am doing my best. Every day, I get up, I get dressed, I feed myself, I try to breathe in and out. I force myself to stop by the nursery. And I think about how sorry I feel for little baby Hyacinth because she will never know Edmund's laugh. Or the way he smelled, or what it is to be hugged in his arms. I feel even sorrier for myself because, most of the time, all I am thinking is that this little baby did not do me the kindness of killing me so that I could be with my husband. Edmund was the air that I breathed. And now there is no air.

**Violet:** You like to speak of responsibility. My dear son! Of duty? Pray tell, what should you know of it? I sit with her in that drawing room. Do you know what I see? A young woman who is terrified because she knows what kind of life, wha-what kind of future awaits her should you continue to get in her way. If your father was still here, Daphne would already have been matched. The man would have made an arrangement with an old friend. The man would have done what was now necessary. So you must ask yourself, are you merely an older brother, or are you the man of this house?

**Violet:** I know society has dictated your present role in this family, Anthony, but with Daphne officially out, I assure you, I am more than capable.

**Daphne:** And who will believe a group of women over a man's word?
**Violet:** Perhaps no one, but they will if Lady Whistledown does, so we shall do what women do. We shall talk.

**Violet:** There is a lesson here for you somewhere, Anthony. I only hope that this time you will finally learn it.

**Violet:** Courtship, the consideration of a proposal, choosing the person you wish to spend the rest of your life with. My darling boy, it should be a time full of joy.

**Violet:** Just because you are dedicated to this family does not mean that there should be no room left for love, Anthony. Your father took his role as viscount seriously, but he also loved deeply. I know that is what you want, too. I know that, deep down, it is what you have always wanted.
**Anthony:** You're quite certain how well you know me.
**Violet:** I know how sweet and earnest you were as a boy. Always with a kind word and a joke. But then, after your father died, a wall went up inside you, as if love had become some some weakness instead of your greatest strength.

**Violet:** Dearest, I shall be more than happy to give you my ring when you find someone with whom you are very much in love.

**Violet:** My darling...If you have doubts, do not simply set them aside. This is the most important choice you will ever make. And it would break my heart to see you spend the rest of your life in regret. I dare say it would break your father's heart too.

**Daphne:** The two of you loved each other so very much. It is a rarity, I have come to realize.
**Violet:** That is not to say it was without its trials. Your-Your father and I faced many difficulties, indeed, but we overcame them. We made a decision early on to do so.
**Daphne:** Mama, I do not think–
**Violet:** We chose to love each other every single day. It is a choice, dearest, one that is never too late to make. I may never be able to see your father again. I-I may wake every morning and and touch the pillow where he used to lay his head. But knowing that the two of us made the choice to love and to do all that we could...well...I cannot tell you how much peace and comfort that brings to me.

**Violet:** I know I do not always say the right things. And then the things I do say, well...They are not always what you wish to hear. I am only able to offer you what I know.

**Doctor Walker:** It is his lordship's choice.
**Violet:** Edmund is his lordship! The choice is Edmund's. It could only be Edmund's because he loved me. He loved me so much. This wouldn't even be a conversation. Because that kind of love...the answer...this choice...is obvious. I should not have to explain this to anyone! Edmund should be here!
## Appearances

 **#02** | "Shock and Delight"
 **#03** | "Art of the Swoon"

 **#02** | "Off to the Races"
 **#03** | "A Bee in Your Bonnet"

 **#02** | "Honeymoon Bliss"

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Even Days, 1x03 (QC)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Gardens in Bloom, 1x05 (QC)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Crown Jewels, 1x06 (QC)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 A Bee in Your Bonnet, 2x03
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Diamond of the First Water, 1x01
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Shock and Delight, 1x02
7. ↑ Art of the Swoon, 1x03
8. ↑ An Affair of Honor, 1x04
9. ↑ The Duke and I, 1x05
10. ↑ Swish, 1x06
11. ↑ Oceans Apart, 1x07
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 After the Rain, 1x08
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Capital R Rake, 2x01
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Off to the Races, 2x02
15. ↑ Victory, 2x04
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 An Unthinkable Fate, 2x05
17. ↑ The Choice, 2x06
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Harmony, 2x07
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 The Viscount Who Loved Me, 2x08
20. ↑ Queen to Be, 1x01 (QC)
21. ↑ Honeymoon Bliss, 1x02 (QC)
22. ↑ Diamond of the First Water (Netflix)
23. ↑ Shock and Delight (Netflix)
24. ↑ An Affair of Honor (Netflix)
25. ↑ The Duke and I (Netflix)
26. ↑ Oceans Apart (Netflix)
27. ↑ After the Rain (Netflix)