Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton and Victor Alli as John Stirling on season three, episode six of
Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton and Victor Alli as John Stirling on season three, episode six of "Bridgerton."
  • Francesca Bridgerton's love story begins in season three of "Bridgerton."
  • However, it doesn't unfold until the sixth novel in Julia Quinn's "Bridgerton" book series.
  • Here's what to know about her love interest John Stirling — and Francesca's eventual love story.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season three, part two of "Bridgerton," and "When He Was Wicked," the sixth Bridgerton book.

One romantic subplot in "Bridgerton" season three is almost as compelling as its main storyline.