Dear gentle reader, it’s time to re-enter genteel London society as Bridgerton season 4 returns to Netflix tonight. As the ton (us included) gear up for a new chapter of scandalous liaisons, forbidden love triangles, scheming matchmaking mamas and — of course — the juiciest gossip courtesy our favourite Lady Whistledown, here’s a quick recap of how we left things back in Mayfair. Bridgerton season 4: A quick recap before Netflix’s steamy regency series returns — Lady Whistledown’s unmasking, Benedict’s polyamorous relationship & moreWho is Lady Whistledown? As revealed deliciously (to the ton) at the end of Bridgerton season 3, Queen Charlotte’s (Golda Rosheuvel) ultimate nemesis and the (fictional) Regency Era’s most infamous scribe, Lady Whistledown, is none other than the unsuspecting wallflower — Miss Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan)! Prior to the birth, they decide to travel to Kate’s hometown in India, although they are expected to make a cameo in season 4.