<p><strong>#1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Julia Quinn presents the first novel of the delightful Bridgerton Prequel series in a stunning new package. </strong></p><br/><p><strong>There were Bridgertons before the eight alphabetically named siblings, and in this novel, we go back to where it all began. . .</strong></p><p><strong><em>Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...</em></strong></p><p>This is not one of those times.</p><p>Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.</p><p><strong><em>Sometimes you fall in love with exactly the person you think you should...</em></strong></p><p>Or not.</p><p>There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely cannot tolerate, and that is George. He may be the eldest and heir to the earldom, but he’s arrogant