#Charles Gunningworth

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I had to 😂

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The Heart Doesn't Forget

read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58432300 by fictionfrek101 In 1803, sixteen-year-old Benedict Bridgerton is spending the summer in Paris when the Napoleonic Wars are declared and he becomes a prisoner of war. The Bridgertons constantly worry about their missing brother, working to find a way to bring him home when suddenly the letters stop. In 1807, eighteen-year-old Sophie Beckett is illegally sold as a maid to a family in Verdun, when she meets Benjamin Sojourner, a mysterious and handsome young Englishman who lost his memory in an accident three years earlier. In 1815, twenty-six-year-old Colin Bridgerton is touring France when Sophie Lefèvre, a happily married seamstress invites him home for dinner. Upon arriving to the Lefèvre residence, Colin is shocked to run into his long thought dead brother, Benedict, now happily married with three children and has no idea what the hell Colin is talking about when he calls him “Benedict” much less “brother.” How Colin is going to explain this one to the family is anyone’s guess. Words: 3386, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: F/M Characters: Benedict Bridgerton, Sophie Beckett, Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington, Charles Bridgerton, Alexander Bridgerton, William Bridgerton, Araminta Gunningworth, Anthony Bridgerton, Lord Ledger (Bridgerton), Violet Bridgerton, Eloise Bridgerton Relationships: Sophie Beckett/Benedict Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington, Anthony Bridgerton/Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma, Simon Basset/Daphne Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton & Colin Bridgerton Additional Tags: Amnesia, Napoleonic Wars, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Human Trafficking, Brotherly Love, season 3 retelling, Married Couple, Indentured Servant, farmer - Freeform, artist, Protective Colin Bridgerton, Benedict Bridgerton Needs a Hug, Historical References, Prisoner of War read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58432300

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What’s Posy up to in your au?

Hello! Hello! 

Posy has unfortunately not made an appearance in this AU yet. I love Posy’s story and the way she showed up for Sophie in the end but I just couldn’t really figure out a way to fit her into the story. Here’s a little bit on her! 

Sophie had been four years old when she’d been left on Richard Gunningworth’s doorstep, the door had swung inwards and a girl only a few years older than her had opened it frowning down at her. You look like my stepdad she said matter of factly and then the whole world had gone upside down. A woman had appeared and said Posy whoever it is just get rid of them for god’s sake girl very sharply and then stopped dead at the sight of Sophie. Hours later Sophie was crying quietly in the room she’d been shoved into listening to the screaming in the near distance. There had been an odd noise at the door and Sophie had looked up a little confused to find a lollipop shoved under the door, with a little smiley face sticker on there.

When Sophie had been dragged back from boarding school in Wiltshire three days after her 16th Birthday Araminta Gunning worth had turned to her and said My husband has died Sophia I’m afraid your happy little life is over and Sophie had wanted to scream Is this what you call happy?! but instead she’d listened to the way her life was going to be in perfect silence to avoid the sharp slap to her cheek she’d become accustomed to and then she’d been shut back in her bedroom and let herself cry a little. The door had opened and Posy’s nervous face had appeared she’d thrust a mug of tea into Sophie’s hands and said Sophie, I’m so sorry and then Araminta’s footsteps had clicked down the hall and Posy had ducked out of the room before Sophie could respond. Sophie had heard Posy being screamed at all the way down the hall.

Sophie had been walking through Hyde Park one day, Charles toddling beside her his hand clasped in hers, Alexander in a carrier strapped to her front. And then she heard a soft voice say Sophie Beckett? Sophie had turned towards the voice a little startled as she remembered who it belonged to. Posy was standing a short distance from her, her eyes wide with surprise and Sophie had stilled, stunned. My Mum’s Sophie Bridgerton Charlie chirped happily, looking at Posy with a tiny smile on his face. Posy’s eyes widened even further and then she laughed I suppose she is now and then she looked at Sophie with a soft smile and said Sophie, your boys are absolutely beautiful. I saw your wedding photos  few years ago and I’m so glad you’re happy now. I’m glad my mother didn’t completely ruin your life.  And still Sophie hadn’t been able to say anything, to this girl who was terrorised almost has much as Sophie had. Posy had smiled sadly as Sophie stayed quiet turning away and finally Sophie found her voice Posy! She called after her a little desperately, Posy turning around yet more surprised I was just taking the boys to get some Ice Cream, we’re meeting Benedict, Did you want to come? and Posy had smiled and nodded  

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Sophie’s mom’s story (this Nonnie’s version). Sophie’s mom’s name is Maria (like Mariah Carey). She’s from a middle class family in Norfolk. Her dad is a solder. She start working at Penwood at 17. Mrs. Gunningworth and her daughter likes her, but the Earl lusts over her. She refuses his advances the entire time. She falls in love with a stable boy named Charles but he dies from an accident days before they plan to elope. Then her father dies in battle with the French. (more…)

Wow, Nonnie, this is a thought out back story! And such a tragic one (not that that's a bad thing) for Sophie's mom. But the idea that she had the time before her death to write a note for Sophie is super sweet, I like that idea.

I wonder if we'll get any flash backs or backstory about Sophie's mom in S3. Sort of like they did for Simon.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me! :-)

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May I present:

Charles Henry Richard Gunningworth: Viscount Fastow, heir to the Penwood Earldom.

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I mean I've most likely sent you a message either gushing or demanding answers if there are any scenes or situations that have gotten to me, so I'm just gonna let you choose if there are any scene(s) you want to talk about ⭐

So…

Let’s talk about Charles Gunningworth…

He might be my favourite every character I’ve created.

There are some scenes coming up where he’s just like the ultimate big brother and then best friend.

And I talk about his friendship with Benedict but I can’t help but imagine this:

Is them when they’re in their more causal environment.

Benedict being arty and Charles being all scientific and eveyone just bemused at how they’re so close.

Both of them breaking hearts when they’re at Uni (and yes maybe even sharing a drunken snog or two)

But they’re there for one another through thick and thin and they’ve got the same relationships with their sister.

Ben with Eloise as Charles with Sophie.

So when shit hits the fan Charlie feels sick and stuck in the middle, the man who’s likes his brother and his sister. Who he knows are perfect for one another.

He’s going to be a major player in them sorting their heads out… after a few punches are thrown outside of the lime light.

Charles sees Benedict as more than just a Prince, the first person outside of his family to do so… and Benedict sees Charlie as an equal and it’s why they work so well.

They’re polar opposites in terms of creativity and scientific knowledge but they work well together.

Though Charlie is still fuming Benedict beat him in the boat race… and in the fencing… though Benedict is still fuming that Charlie out rode him (and Anthony) during the Polo games.

And both Princes were raging that Charles was named Hottest Royal the summer after the World Cup…

Sophie however thought it was hilarious. Kate joked with Anthony that she might trade him in… but he was the better kisser…

Which resulted in Sophie nearly having a heart attack as she realised her brother had snogged her best friend…

Charlie… eventually ends up marrying Benedict’s cousin Beatrix.

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My muse is very funny sometimes 😂

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Since when we were young is so far ahead I’ve posted that…

So here is a sneak peek of stuff that I’ve written today for A Game of two Halves

Without giving away any spoilers but just funny shit:

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OMG WAIT NO I found the perfect gif of Charlie's... conversation... with Benedict in the upcoming chapters 😂

It’s a lot like this:

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Kate: *resurfaces after 10 years or so*

Sophie being heartbroken:

Kate who is still trying to process the first 1/4 of the story:

Okay… so I’ve not gotten to Kate finding out about it yet…

But she’s gonna come into the ball, on the arms of her Prince Charming with no idea shit is about to hit the fan… and take the eyes of the worlds press off her for a few days…

When she sees it all going off she turns to Charlie and as is like:

Richard:

Charlie:

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I’m up to chapter 14 in aGoTH and I swear chaotic Sophie with her brother might be one of my favourite things ive ever written 😂😂😂😂

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Sophie Beckett was a bastard.

Everyone knew, well everyone around Penwood Park did.

Even Sophie knew the truth but she knew that it was a secret…

So secret that when the then 3 year old Sophie was dropped off at Penwood Park by her ailing grandmother, the new Earl had taken one look at her moss Green eyes, dark blonde curls and knew instantly…

The tale was told around the village that little Sophie was the orphaned child of his cousin Elizabeth, who, along with her husband Charles Beckett had died in a tragic house fire and little Sophie had only survived thanks to a maid throwing her from the second story window to safety.

Life had been simple for Sophie, but as the years passed and The Earl had tried to find a suitable wife, someone to have an heir with, who would raise his ward as their own… he had been unsuccessful and it was during Sophie’s 14th year when the Earl died suddenly. He had returned to Penwood after a season in London and told Sophie he was to marry a woman with two daughters, he was to return to London in a few days and she was to go with to meet the woman and her daughters but the following morning, tragedy struck and the Earl died, leaving Sophie as a true orphan…

Her Aunt Sarah, Richard’s younger sister took her in and raised her.

But now in 1813, an 19 Sophie Beckett is about to enter the marriage mart, the very image of her Gunningworth relatives, with a dowry befitting a legitimate daughter of an Earl…

Can she find a place in this world or will her true identity be discovered?

A Place in this World… a Benophie AU

✨Coming soon ✨

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The year is 1816 and Richard Gunningworth, the Earl of Penwood has decided that at the age nearly one and twenty, it is time for his daughter to find a husband…

With Violet Bridgerton as her godmother and chaperone Sophie is sure to impress.

For years everyone assumed Benedict would offer for Sophie, even with Sophie’s brother Charles and Anthony giving him pointed remarks he still remains unaware of his true feelings towards his best friend…

For Sophie, after 4 years of waiting for her best friend, who also happens to be the man she loves, to ask for her hand… she finally agrees to venture into London and make her bow to society.

Where she immensely popular and everyone wants to know Lady Sophia Gunningworth

When his heart and head finally catch up all Benedict can do is wonder is hope for the hopeless… but When a disaster strikes forcing hands can these two find their happily ever after?

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Word count: 287

Part 5 of 5

For @ambitionspassionscoffee

Growing and expanding

If someone had told her 2 years ago that she’d be married to a Bridgerton and have a son, she’d have called you insane…

But here she was, Sophia Maria Gunningworth-Bridgerton, joint head of the Gunningworth-Bridgerton Enterprises… the two former crime families now completely legitimate with a successful import and investment business.

She and Anthony made incredible sense as business partners and with her connections within Italy and France due to her roots, they had been able to make the move to legitimate imports and exports with surprising ease.

Anthony had the law background and her husband Benedict, had the connections within he art world and they’d started with that and expanded.

Charles Richard Anthony Bridgerton had come into the world a little less than a year after Sophie and Benedict married and Benedict had cried when Sophie said she wouldn’t hyphenate his surname.

She only kept the hyphen in her name due to her family connection and protection. It gave her status and protection, they might be legitimate, but it didn’t stop some of the other families… trying to come after them.

But today Sophie had a secret to tell her husband, they were going to a wedding, Daphne was to marry Simon Bassett, joining yet another former Crime Family into theirs and Sophie hadn’t planned to tell her husband until much later on but when he came down the stairs, their son settled in his tattooed hands, Charlie in his little dungaree’s and she couldn’t wait “Oh my handsome boys” Sophie crooned as she kissed her husband on the cheek and her now squealing son on his head “I wasn’t going to tell you this til later but… we’re going to have another little troublemaker”

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Hope is a Heartache

The year is 1816 and Richard Gunningworth, the Earl of Penwood has decided that at the age of two and twenty, it is time for his daughter to find a husband…

With Violet Bridgerton as her godmother and chaperone Sophie is sure to impress.

For years everyone assumed Benedict would offer for Sophie, even with Sophie’s brother Charles and Anthony giving him pointed remarks he still remains unaware of his true feelings towards his best friend…

For Sophie, after 4 years of waiting for her best friend, who also happens to be the man she loves, to ask for her hand… she finally agrees to venture into London and make her bow to society.

Where she immensely popular and everyone wants to know Lady Sophia Gunningworth

When his heart and head finally catch up all Benedict can do is wonder and remember all the moments where he thought she’d always be there and

Hope has turned into heartache for them both…

When a disaster strikes forcing hands and Benedict wonders have they missed their chance?