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Anthony

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Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest son of the prestigious Bridgerton family and the ninth Viscount Bridgerton, carries the weight of family responsibility after his father's untimely death. Initially determined to marry without love to fulfill his duty, Anthony's carefully constructed plans unravel when he meets the headstrong Kate Sharma, leading to a passionate battle of wills that transforms into one of the ton's most captivating love stories.

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