Edwina Bagwell (books)

*This page is about the book character. For the Netflix character, see Edwina Sharma*

## Familial Information

### Others

* Anthony Bridgerton *(brother-in-law)*
* Edmund Bridgerton II *(nephew)*
* Miles Bridgerton *(nephew)*
* Charlotte Bridgerton *(niece)*
* Mary Bridgerton *(niece)*

## Appearances

### Last

*The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After*

**Edwina Bagwell** (*née* **Sheffield**) is the younger sister of Kate Bridgerton.

## History

### Early Life

Edwina is the daughter of a baron's second son and his second wife, Mary. She grew up close to her older half-sister, Kate.

When Edwina's father died, the family finances were in a delicate situation. They didn't have enough money for Kate and Edwina to debut in separate seasons, so they planned for both sisters to make their debuts in the same year.

### 1814

Edwina makes her debut into London, and is named the Season's Incomparable. Edwina lets people around her know that she will only marry with Kate's approval.

Edwina is courted by Anthony Bridgerton, though Kate doesn't approve of him. While Edwina is out on a carriage ride with Nigel Berbrooke, she gets knocked into the Serpentine by Kate's dog, Newton, who had run away from Kate and Anthony while on a promenade. Edwina becomes sick, causing her to miss the Bridgerton musicale. She recovers in time to head to Aubrey Hall with her family for the Bridgerton country party. Edwina takes part in a game of Pall Mall with Kate, Anthony, his siblings Colin and Daphne, and Simon Basset. When Kate knocks Anthony's pink ball into the lake, Edwina insists it be retrieved. When she tries to retrieve it herself, Anthony and Colin stop her and wade into the lake to retrieve it.

Edwina is there when Anthony rescues Penelope Featherington from being bullied by Cressida Cowper, and is equally impressed as Kate by Anthony's actions. After Anthony and Kate become engaged, Edwina privately tells Kate that she's thrilled and not the least bit surprised, because she knew Anthony was smitten with Kate. She serves as maid of honor when Kate weds Anthony.

A month later, Edwina had afternoon tea with Kate, and tells her that she's in love with Mr. Bagwell, a scholar she met at Aubrey Hall. Kate is thrilled, and tells Edwina she would like to meet him. Anthony also comes home, and Kate tells him about Mr. Bagwell. Anthony also expressed interest in meeting him, and Edwina says she's glad to have him for a brother. When Anthony and Kate visited Mary the next day, she mentions that Edwina was out on a promenade with Mr. Bagwell.

Kate chaperoned Edwina and Mr. Bagwell on a carriage ride some days later. Unfortunately, Newton got loose and Mr. Bagwell lost control of the carriage. Edwina managed to get away unscathed, but is horrified when she realizes Kate is still trapped in the crash. Anthony comes and gets Kate out while Edwina unties the horses to help. When Anthony pulls Kate out, Edwina sees her sister has a broken leg.

### Later Life

Edwina married Mr. Bagwell. She joined Anthony, Kate, Daphne, Colin, and Simon every year after at Aubrey Hall for a rematch of the Pall Mall game. She also joined the Bridgerton family when they celebrated Anthony's 39th birthday, and offered to accompany Kate and Anthony by playing pianoforte to Kate's flute and Anthony's trumpet, but they turned her down.

## Personality

Edwina is the Incomparable for her beauty and grace. She is also sharp and perceptive, and prefers to spend her days reading books rather than being at balls. She wishes to marry a scholar who shares her interests but knowing her family's financial struggles, Edwina is faced with pressure to marry a nobleman or wealthy gentleman who can provide for them.

## Relationships

### Romantic

#### Mr. Bagwell

Edwina met Mr. Bagwell, a scholar, and became smitten with him, since she always wished to marry a scholar. Since he was a second son and didn't have much income, Edwina knew he could not support Kate and Mary, and was too afraid to express her interest. After Kate became engaged to Anthony, Edwina was relieved to no longer worry about her family, and pursued a courtship with Mr. Bagwell. They corresponded by letters while he was away studying, and Kate could tell Edwina was very much in love with Mr. Bagwell; they married soon after.

### Familial

#### Kate Bridgerton

Edwina adores her sister, Kate, and the two are close. Edwina convinced Kate to make her debut with her, saying she didn't want to be parted from her sister. Knowing how critical Kate could be, Edwina decided that Kate must approve her suitor before she would marry. However, Edwina was not afraid to tease Kate, especially when she noticed how riled up her sister was when talking about Anthony Bridgerton. After Kate and Anthony's engagement, Edwina told Kate that she suspected that Anthony was smitten with Kate, and was not surprised the two got engaged. She was thrilled that her sister found a good match. She also noticed Anthony's attention to Kate after their wedding, and became convinced that Anthony was in love with her sister, which delighted her. With Kate's marriage, Edwina felt relief to know that her mother and sister were taken care of financially, and pursued her own love match with delight. Kate expressed her approval of Mr. Bagwell, and Edwina was happy to marry with her sister's blessing.

#### Mary Sheffield

Edwina loves her mother, and gets some of her sharp wit and astuteness from Mary. Knowing how little money the family has, Edwina tries to find a wealthy gentleman to marry so her mother will not struggle later in life to live comfortably. Fortunately, Kate marries Anthony, and Edwina is relieved to know that her mother will be taken care of financially.

### Friendships

#### Eloise Crane

Edwina became friends with Eloise Bridgerton during the country party at Aubrey Hall. They are the same age, and Edwina loves to tease Eloise, but she also enjoyed spending time with her, especially after Kate and Anthony's betrothal.

## Appearances

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