Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on season three, episode six of
Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on season three, episode six of "Bridgerton."
  • Multiple characters discover Lady Whistledown's real identity in "Bridgerton" season three, part two.
  • This happened in "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," the book it's based on — but Netflix does it better.
  • Here's how the plot differs from the book and why the show's version is an improvement.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part two, and the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton."

Penelope Featherington's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is finally revealed in part two of "Bridgerton" season three.