Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.

The duke and duchess’s season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage — and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

Daphne debuts on London’s marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.

Simon’s apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.

Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown’s identity.

To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina’s wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.