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sea-owl · 2 years

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I feel like the group came together slowly through coincidences.

Like I can see Philip, Penelope, and Michel meeting in college. Philip and Penelope bonded over running away from their families and Michael took them under his wing (or rather Penelope and Philip often brought his drunk as home).

Simon and Gareth knew each other through Lady Danbury and Simon took Gareth under his wing as they bonded over shitty fathers.

Kate and Sophie meet in high school where Kate notices how bad things are for her underclassman friend and Kate's family takes her in.

The small groups come together to form the large group gradually. Kate and Sophie would meet Michael, Philip, and Penelope when they take Edwina to move her stuff into her dorm room, where Michael is the RA and Philip and Penelope are there with him. Kate gets their numbers and keeps in contact with them to make sure her baby sister is okay, but gradually their chat shifts to more casual conversation and soon they are meeting for drinks along with Sophie.

Simon and Kate actually meet when Lady Danbury sets the two up on a blind date (or rather tricked them into). The two end up realizing neither is interested in dating but like the other as a friend. So they keep in contact as well and Simon joins Kate and the others on their pub nights.

Gareth meets everyone when Simon asks Michael, Philip, and Penelope to look out for him at school. Lucy is the last to join and only because Gareth spotted her moving in by herself and his "shitty family life" sense tingle. He messages the group that night.

Gareth: I have found the eighth member for our group!

Sophie: Please stop making us sound like a cult.

Michael: Sophie's right. Our group only drinks the finest whiskey, not koolaid!

Penelope: Sometimes I think we should have left him on the doorstep of that church.

Philip: He'd have seduced the nuns.

Simon: Better than when we had to bail him out of jail that one time.

Yeah, that's how I picture it, they start with small groups then those groups mix and expand.

Penelope met Phillip and Michael when the university she went to decided since she graduated a year early to make their room a coed one in hopes she'll feel more comfortable rooming with an RA. Michael was ecstatic to gain a new little freshman and immediately adopted her into their friend group. Penelope and Phillip sometimes wonder how they are more responsible than their RA who they dragged back to the dorms more than once while he was drunk off his ass. Phillip and Penelope really bonded when they researched poisonous plants together for one of Penelope's stories.

Kate and Sophie met in high school where they became pretty good friends. Sophie stayed at the Sharma's a lot to get away from her stepmother and when Araminta kicks Sophie out Mary immediately demands for Kate to bring her home to the Sharmas.

When Edwina started college Kate met up with her sister's RA to ask if he could once in a while update her on her baby sister. She was surprised when she was handed three phone numbers.

"Those are Phillip and Penelope's numbers on their as well," Michael said. "Trust me you want their numbers too."

Kate soon found out why. Phillip and Penelope were much more reliable on answering her texts. But she did like all three of them and it wasn't long before their conversations became more casual and friendly. (Edwina was so thankful for this. The trio really did her a solid when they kept their updates very basic, and they were quiet about her new relationship until she was ready to tell Kate. They really knew how to manage overprotective family members.)

It's not long until Phillip and Penelope lose a bet and now has to get a tattoo. Michael texts Kate. Your friend Sophie is a tattoo artist right?

Sophie, who was saving up to open up her own shop after she finished her apprenticeship, agreed to take them. Kate went with to the appointment because she was curious which tattoos Michael would choose for Phillip and Penelope.

Phillip ended up with a row of flower on his lower back. Sophie didn't say anything when she noticed some scars that would be covered by the design. Meanwhile Penelope got a quill pen dripping ink on her back left shoulder.

"A pen for Pen." Michael grinned.

"And a tramp stamp for Phillip," Penelope giggled as Phillip flipped Michael off.

"Oh well, Phillip will just have to get a whole garden on his back now," Michael said, not at all sorry.

"We're leaving you on the church steps next time," Phillip threatened.

After that the two groups started hanging out on a regular basis.

Simon and Gareth have known each other practically since Gareth was born mainly due to the fact they are the only relatives that Lady Danbury likes. They form a brotherly bond and Simon takes Gareth under his wing.

When Lady Danbury and Mary reconnected as friends she brought Simon along in hopes that maybe she can get a little matchmaking in.

Kate and Sophie like Simon and figure he would get along with the trio too, so they invite him out with them. They're right and the group adds one more person to their group.

Penelope accidentally outs him as the Duke of Hastings though because she remembers his name from her time as a rich kid. (That's ok, he was about to out himself anyway when he ordered one of the most expensive drinks in the bar and didn't even bat an eye at the price.) This is also the night where Kate and Sophie learn that Michael and Phillip also came from old money, but they were allowed more freedoms because they were considered the spares so they're rarely ever home. Penelope admits she grew up in high society, but her family was new money, and she hasn't been back since she left for university.

When Gareth starts university it's the same one that the trio graduated from. Simon asks Phillip and Penelope if they can show his little cousin around. Michael pretends to take offense when Kate says to him that Gareth already has Simon for a bad influence, he doesn't need Michael too.

Speaking of bad influences guess who Simon took to Sophie's shop to get a tattoo for his 18th birthday. Yup, it's Gareth. Sophie took this one out of her normal hours so the rest of the group cold meet him too. They liked him and adopted him into the group.

Lucy was the last to join. The university accidently made another coed room again this time with Gareth and Lucy. Gareth's shitty home life senses started tingling and by the end of the week he was ready to drag her to meet the group.

Gareth: Guess what!

Kate: Sophie and or Michael got arrested again? Did Penelope make another businessman cry after giving him a verbal lashing?

Sophie: THAT WAS ONE TIME!

Penelope: HE DESERVED IT! THE PRINTER BOYS NEEDED A RAISE!

Gareth: No but someone better share those stories later. I have found our eighth member! Now we'll be evened out! Four boys and four girls!

Phillip: Gareth, you have to stop making us sound like a cult.

Michael: I agree! We only drink the finest of drinks.

Simon: On my dime.

Kate: Your fancy people tastes won't let us go somewhere in our price range.

Sophie: And we're not forcing Michael to hang out at his own club on his days off.

Penelope: We should, he might start acting right if he's in his own club. At least we won't have to worry about him seducing nuns.

Michael: Hey I resent that!

Phillip: Too bad.

Gareth: GUYS! Her name is Lucy, she's coming out with us tonight. She's read all of this over my shoulder and I'm adding her to the chat now.

Lucy: Um, hi?

#spouses friend group #bridgerton spouses #simon beckett #kate sheffield #kate sharma #sophie beckett #penelope featherington #phillip crane #michael stirling #gareth st clair #lucy abernathy #i was gonna add a scene of phillip and michael learning they are no longer the spares but it didn't really fit anywhere #oh well it will be in another post

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weirdjanuary · 10 months

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🇮🇹 Non io che vengo a sapere solo adesso che hanno fatto una serie tv basata su "La chimica della morte", il primo libro della serie di David Hunter (di Simon Beckett) e che per il ruolo principale hanno scelto Harry Treadaway!! La devo recuperare subitissimo!! Sono una fan sia dei romanzi che di Harry *.* --- 🇬🇧 Not me who only now learns that they have made a TV series based on "The Chemistry of Death", the first book of the series by David Hunter (by Simon Beckett) and that they have chosen Harry Treadaway for the main role!! I have to recover it immediately!! I'm a fan of both the novels and Harry *.*

#serie tv #tv series #simon beckett #david hunter #harry treadaway #Youtube

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eekocan · 2 years

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Simon Beckett - David Hunter

Benim gibi polisiye kitap delisiyseniz Simon Becket’ın David Hunter serisini mutlaka okumanız gerekir.

Çoğu kitabevi seri kitaplar konusunda ne yazık ki gereken bilgiye sahip değiller. Şöyle sahip değiller; ben kitabevine gittiğimde ve şöyle sağlam bir polisiye okuyayım bari diye rafları karıştırırken gözüme Kemiklerin Şifresi isimli bir ktap takıldı. Arka kapağını okudum, içimden “ooooooo” diye bir heyecan narası yükseldi. Aldım, eve gittim, okumaya başladım. okurken bir gariplik olduğunu sezdim ve kitabı araştırdım, aaaa bir de ne göreyim meğer seri bir kitabın 2. imiş benim okuduğum. Taktir edersiniz ki gıcık oldum. yani ben o kitabı alırken şunu diyebilirlerdi bana “bu kitap seri bir kitabın ikincisi, 1.sini de okumak ister misiniz?” Çok şey mi istiyorum bilmem ki...

Ancak seri kitaplarda şöyle bir güzellik var ki 2.sinide okusanız, 5.sini de okusanız ilkini okumadığınız için; hani seri filmlerde olur ya ilkini izlemezseniz bir şey anlamazsınız; işte o “kahretsin kaçırdım, bunun bağlantısı neydi” gibi duygulara kapılmıyorsunuz.

Kitaplarla ilgili ve yazarla ilgili söyleyebileceğim tek şey muhteşem oluşu. O nasıl bir kurgu, o nasıl bir betimleme, o nasıl bir dil. Yani resmen, okurken, orada David Hunter’ın yanı başındasınız. O nasıl bir olaya çekiştir. Hele bir çözülme anlatıyor, offf yani; dillere destan. Tabi ben Türkçe’sini okudum, burada çevirmene de çok iş düşüyor. ellerine kollarına sağlık çok güzel çevirmişler ve bence yazarın anlatmak istediği, okuyucuya aktarmak istediği şeyler eksiksiz bir şekilde aktarılmış.

Efendim konunun özüne gelirsek; David Hunter abimiz bir adli antropolog (benim hastası olduğum bir meslek zaten :)) o dava senin bu dava benim dolaşıp duruyor. Tabi bir takım trajediler yaşamış biri ve aşkı arayan biri. Kısaca aşk, macera, serüven.. efendime söyleyim bilim... ne ararsanız bu kitapların içinde var.

Kitapların sıralamasına gelirsek;

1. Ölümün Kimyası - The Chemistry of Death

2. Kemiklerin Şifresi - Written in Bone

3. Ölülerin Fısıltısı - Whispers of The Death

4. Mezarların Çağrısı - The Calling of The Grave

Kitapların içeriğiyle ilgili çok fazla bilgi verip de büyüyü bozmak istemiyorum. Ancak size şunun garantisini verebilirim. Okuduğunuza pişman olmayacaksınız.

#book #booklover #book blog #david hunter #simon beckett #novel #polisiye #kitap sever #kitap sevgisi #kitaptavsiyesi #kitapkurdu #kitap #read #sayfanumarasi

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codenameantarctica · 2 years

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Paramount+ is turning Simon Beckett’s “The Chemistry of Death” into Tv Series.

HELL YEAH! I love these books - and am always glad I can’t smell what happens in them =D

It is sad that Beckett’s books are so little known outside of Germany and Austria even though he is a British author writing in English. He always had most success on the German speaking market.

The books follow Dr. David Hunter, a forensic anthropologist, as he is called upon to solve crimes and quickly gets into danger himself.

Descriptions of his work and crime scenes are very realistic and probably not for the faint hearted. Depending on how detailed Paramount is going into this, I could imagine this TVseries to receive an 18+ rating.

#the chemistry of death #simon beckett #david hunter #paramount

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athrillaweek · 1 year

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Thriller Release Update- March 2023

Release dates for the newest additions to the series that I have reviewed. Soon to be Released Timothy S. Johnston – Shadow of War (paperback) Expected Release Date 3/27/23 A Rise of Oceania Novel In the world’s undersea realms, the superpowers are pressing. Climate change is ravaging the surface nations, and their militaries are surging into the oceans to seek out new resources to sustain their…

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#Book Review Blog #Book Reviews #Book Series #Jeffery Deaver #nick thacker #rebecca cantrell #Simon Beckett

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boekbabbel · 2 years

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Een uitgelezen oktober

Toeval of niet? Oktober was griezelmaand. Geen toeval dus dat Thomas Olde Heuvelt mijn #boekvandemaand schreef.

Was het toeval of niet? In oktober las ik vooral griezelverhalen. Die hadden gemiddeld nogal wat pagina’s. Vandaar dat ik in oktober strandde op acht boeken. Ik neem jullie graag mee op griezeltocht. (more…)

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#bookchoice.com #de Leesjury #Dustin Thao #Hebban Recensie #J.D. Barker #Karin Slaughter #Marc de Bel #Sam Holland #Simon Beckett #Stephen King #Thomas Olde Heuvelt #Young Adult

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tonguesofdestruction · 2 years

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Mord am Hellweg 10 - 17. September bis 12. November 2022

Mord am Hellweg 10 – 17. September bis 12. November 2022

Dieses Jahr findet wieder das literarische Großereignis Mord am Hellweg statt. Die Events von Mord am Hellweg 10 starten am 17. September 2022 und enden am 12. November 2022. In verschiedenen Städten entlange am Hellweg (in Nordrhein-Westfalen, genauer von Duisburg/Düsseldorf bis nach Soest, oder umgekehrt. Eine Jubiläums-Preview-Veranstaltung findet vorab schon am 6. September 2022 um 19:30 Uhr…

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#Andreas Gruber #Andreas Storm #Arne Dahl #Arno Strobel #Ben Aaronovitch #Bernhard Aichner #Charlotte Link #Constanze Scheib #Dora Heldt #Joe Bausch #Kai Havaii #Mord am Hellweg #Mord am Hellweg 10 #Pere Cervantes #Sebastian Fitzek #Simon Beckett #Thomas Raab #Ulrich Wickert

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muatyland · 2 years

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Il profumo della morte | Simon Beckett

Il St. Jude’s era uno dei più grandi ospedali di Londra, ma oggi è solo un guscio vuoto in attesa di essere demolito. Quando un corpo viene ritrovato nelle sue viscere, l’antropologo forense David Hunter è chiamato a dare il suo parere. Non sa dire con certezza da quanto tempo il corpo sia lì, ma è certo che si tratta di una giovane donna. E che era incinta. Poi una parte del soffitto crolla, e…

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#bompiani #simon beckett

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bohemian-nights · 17 days

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An Offer from a Gentleman | Chapter 2 🎭🎨

#benophie #bridgerton #aofag #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton #aofagedit #bridgertonedit #🎭🎨#an offer from a gentleman #benedict x sophie #bnedit #dailybridgerton #Sophie Beckett fancast: Karla Simone Spence #they were destined for their cottagecore country life 😭

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laremsworld · 5 months

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#bridgerton #benedict bridgerton #benophie #anthony bridgerton #kanthony #bridgerton au #sophie beckett #benedict bridgerton fanfic #polin bridgerton #saphne #simon basset

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sea-owl · 1 year

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So I'm throwing this out there, but what do you guys think would work with for Simon, Michael, and Gareth in Spring's Rebirth? I'm not 100% sure if they'll show up in the story but I like having them ready in case I do end up needing them or potential spin offs. I know they're all gonna be some type of god, maybe demigod turned god in some cases, (keeping up with the theme that all of them are a titled lord in the books), of what is the part I'm not sure yet.

I do have ideas but I'm not sure if I like any of them.

I already know what I want for Lucy and Gregory (Eros and Psyche) and to an extent I'm also thinking about what Felicity's story (Orpheus and Eurydice) would eventually be. I don't know why the guys are harder for me to pin down.

I'm taking suggestions if anyone has ideas.

#spring's rebirth #hades and persephone au #bridgerton #michael stirling #gareth st clair #simon beckett

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pmpknspcaholic · 1 month

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As the debate continues regarding who will be next for s4, I couldn’t help recalling the scene between Daphne & Anthony.

I see Eloise being an obstacle for Colin getting with Pen as Anthony was for Daphne with Simon. She, so far, seems to have a bigger role understandably in s3. & those familiar with Eloise’s book are aware that Colin, although reluctant & more distracted by food, had a part in hunting Eloise down & dealing with Phillip. Once things were sorted though, none of the brothers were really a serious obstacle in keeping Philoise apart. Granted the show could change that.

Considering, thanks to the show, Colin & Phillip are already on good terms & perhaps pen pals. I can see Colin getting in touch with Phillip, sharing & getting advice from Phillip about his travels. Especially if Colin wasn’t getting any letters back from Pen. Those familiar with Eloise’s book know that Phillip is an engaging pen pal, which is saying a lot considering her standards for the opposite sex. But I wonder, with Phillip married (for honorable reasons) to Colin’s ex fiancée, how will Colin feel about Phillip getting with his sister?

From the little info we have regarding Benedict for s3, I’m guessing he will be filling Anthony’s shoes, I assume escorting Fran & Eloise during the season. I sense Kate might find out she’s pregnant, so she & Anthony take their leave from the season. Basing this off of the little we saw of them in the trailer. Basically I don’t see Benedict being an obstacle or even caring much other than being happy for Colin with Pen.

& Ben & Fran’s book don’t really show any siblings being an obstacle, Eloise & Colin seem more encouraging to the Benophie & Franchael pairings than opposed.

So if the creators have the siblings pairing off & want to keep the sister/brother groupings…….well

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bridgeerton · 29 days

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icon kathony anthony bridgerton & kate sharma

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mariailoveyou-guerin · 23 days

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the 4 Bridgerton main girls characters and their vogue covers and the only boy that matters vogue cover idkr!

Arsema Shantol cover is coming and it’s gonna eat the most trust me when i say on their season it’ll DEVOUR!

WHO IS NEXT TO BE ON A VOGUE COVER 👀👀👀?

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asadfangirlbitxh · 1 month

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My favorite Bridgerton books

1) When He was wicked - Francesca Bridgerton

Michael Stirling the man you are.

2) The Viscount who loved me

I personally prefer the book's story to the show because of the dynamic between Kate and Edwina. But I loved Kate Sharma with all my heart

3) An Offer from a Gentleman

Sophie Beckett is going to be beautiful i just know it . I hope they keep the last jail scene it was my favorite

4) It's in his Kiss

Gareth St Clair and Hyacinth

✨chef kisses✨

Hope she finds the jewelry in the show

5) Romancing Mr. Bridgerton

Pen and Colin. The ultimate friends to lovers with a spice of girl boss x boy himbo

6) To Sir Phillip with love

More excited for Eloise to bond with the twins then the actual love story. Hope the show makes it Spicier

7) On the way to the wedding

Gregory and Lucy are cute. But it could have been better but the family scenes are amazing.

8) The Duke and I

Could have been amazing but that SA scene just ruined it.

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aprill-99 · 1 year

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EACH BRIDGERTON COUPLE AS JOHN MULANEY QUOTES:

Daphne & Simon:

Daphne: “A friend of mine asked me if I’d ever been given the sex talk, and the answer is yes… I think.”

Simon: “My father was COOOLD BLOODED.” + “Does my best friend hate me or do I just need to go to sleep?”

Kate & Anthony:

Anthony: “I’ll keep all my emotions right here and then one day, I’ll die.”

Kate: “Get out of here with your facts. Just because you’re accurate does not make you interesting.” + “I’m new in town, and it gets worse.”

Benedict & Sophie:

Benedict: “This is a healthy twenty-eight year old man trying his best.”

Sophie: “I was a maid for a while. I was treated well in my day. I worked for a variety of sirs.”

Colin & Penelope:

Colin: “My wife is a bitch and I like her soooooo much.”

Penelope: “We spend most of our time proving to people that we are who we say we are. Think about that for 10 seconds and tell me you don’t want to walk into the ocean.” + “People say crazy things all the time. And those things mean nothing to them, but they mean everything to me.”

Phillip & Eloise:

Eloise: “Thirteen year olds will make fun of you, but in an accurate way.”

Philip: “It was like, you know one of those days where you just go ‘this might as well happen.’”

Michael & Francesca:

Francesca: “I try to stay optimistic, but I will admit, things are getting pretty sticky.”

Michael: “We don’t get better than this. It’s just going to be worse versions of me from here on out.” + “And if you think I seem unlikable or out of control in that story, then just remember, that’s one I was willing to tell you.”

Hyacinth & Gareth:

Hyacinth: “Well none of us ever really know our fathers…… Anyway-”

Gareth: “I am very small. And I have no money. So you can imagine the kind of stress I am under.”

Lucy & Gregory:

Gregory: “I do hear you, and I also don’t want to be doing what I’m doing.”

Lucy: “In terms of instant relief, canceling plans is like heroine.”

Lady Danbury & Lord Ledger:

Lady Danbury: “Shut up you’re all going to die! Street smarts!” + “It’s wrong to make fun of people, but it’s just so fun sometimes.”

Lord Ledger: “My vibe is like ‘hey you could pour soup in my lap and I’d probably apologize to you.’”

George & Charlotte:

King George: “it seems like everyone, everywhere, is super mad about everything, all the time.”

Queen Charlotte: “I simply do not give a shit what anybody thinks of me in any situation.”

Bonus:

Violet: “Putting a thirteen year old in charge of your younger kids is like getting a dog to babysit your horse. If something goes wrong, they can just maybe get help a little more quickly.”

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