The author went on to say that she and Brownell, who is the \"Bridgerton\" showrunner, discussed at length over the proposed change and in the end, trusts Shonadaland's \"vision for Bridgerton.\" Quinn added that she wanted to make sure that the show \"could remain true to the spirit of the book and of the characters.\"

\"I'm confident now that when Francesca has her Bridgerton season, it will be the most emotional and heart-wrenching story of the show, just like When He Was Wicked has always been the true tear-jerker of the Bridgerton book series,\" she said.

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PHOTO: (L to R) Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Victor Alli as John Stirling, Masali Baduza as Michaela in episode 308 of Bridgerton.
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Earlier this month, Brownell told \"Good Morning America\" that she and the \"Bridgerton\" team are committed to make space to expand on feature queer characters on the show.

\"I want to do that in a bigger way, not just with side stories,\" she said. \"I think that it is so important for people to see themselves represented, and especially on a show that is about the different ways in which people love, it only feels right to include queer love.\"

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PHOTO: (L to R) Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton, Victor Alli as John Stirling in episode 303 of Bridgerton.
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Quinn ended her message on Instagram by telling readers and fans of her books and the show that she hears them and thanked them for their devotion to the show and books. She also assured fans that wherever the story goes on the show, it will be \"beautiful and moving.\"

\"Thank you to readers and fans for your feedback,\" she said. \"I am grateful for your understanding and touched by your deep commitment to the characters of the Bridgerton world.\"

\"I ask that you grant me and the Shondaland team some faith as we move forward,\" she added.

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