Simon Basset

Personality

Charming, devilish, and compassionate. Simon is tough, well-traveled, and spirited, so his bad-boy persona comes easily to him. But underneath he hides a lonely personal life. Simon cares for his few friends deeply, but he can never seem to do the right thing. He vowed never to marry but won't tell anyone why.

Story

Simon is the only child of the Duke of Hastings and Sarah Basset. His mother died giving birth to him, not having had time to hold him in her arms. Suffering from a stammer from an early age, his father rejected him and left him in the care of the staff at Clyvedon Castle and his governesses. He left to travel the world, and his father announced he died. But he came back years later, and was welcomed by his godmother, lady Danbury.

Appearance and hobbies

Simon is a handsome young man. short black hair, a perfectly trimmed beard, black eyes and a darker skin colour than make him stand out from the rest of London's bachelors. He is 1m83, with a muscular built thanks to his regular boxing sessions. He also boxes to exteriorise his hatred and anger toward his father who abandoned him. He went to Oxford and met there Anthony Bridgerton, with who he is still friend. He knows how to ride a horse.