Lady Lilyana Thomas is the daughter of Henola and Harry Thomas. When their daughter was fifteen they both sadly died on their trip to France. She then moved to Lady Danbury's, a close friend of her mother. She knew her since she was a child and spent all her summer at her house when her parents were still alive. That's when a bound was created between the Duke Simon Basset and her. They are best friend from the day she started walking. Nevertheless, everyone in London is still wondering if she is a mere friend or the next Duchess. In this story she will fight her desire for the oldest Bridgerton, Anthony, and her feelings for Simon.