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   When She Was Wicked by dianafm

   Fandoms: Bridgerton (TV), Bridgerton Series - Julia Quinn  

   • Mature
   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Major Character Death
   • F/F
   • Work in Progress

   02 Apr 2026

   Tags

   • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
   • Major Character Death
   • Francesca Bridgerton/Michaela Stirling
   • Francesca Bridgerton & John Stirling I
   • Francesca Bridgerton
   • Michaela Stirling
   • John Stirling I
   • Violet Bridgerton
   • Eloise Bridgerton
   • Penelope Featherington
   • Benedict Bridgerton
   • Janet Stirling
   • Helen Stirling
   • Colin Bridgerton
   • Kate Sheffield | Kate Sharma
   • Anthony Bridgerton
   • Rewrite of When He Was Wicked
   • Forbidden Love
   • Slow Burn
   • Yearning
   • Lesbian Michaela Stirling
   • Micheala is a mess
   • Francesca Freakerton
   • Unrequited Love eventually becoming Requited
   • Francesca reaches her pinnacle with Michaela
   • Angst and Hurt/Comfort
   • Michaela is a Rake
   • Michaela inherits the title dw
   • unexpected character death
   • Height difference
   • Eventual Smut
   • Eventual Happy Ending
   • Bisexual Francesca Bridgerton
   • Possessive Francesca Bridgerton
   • Praise Kink
   • Jealousy
   • Dom Fem Francesca Bridgerton

   Summary

   After loss alters the course of her life, Francesca finds herself bound by grief, expectation, and a love she never believed she could have or want.

   Michaela has always loved her--silently, steadfastly, and without demand.

   This is my complete rewrite of When He Was Wicked, staying true to the source while exploring what changes when love is allowed to look a little different.

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   English

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