Christian de Clare, Lord Hertfordshire, is the current Governor General of Bengal. He was appointed in 1895 after the death of the previous Governor, and has learned to be a cunning ruler in order to maintain control in Bengal. After an accidental meeting in 1895, he meets Deviya again when he is looking to invest in the Sharma family mines. Despite the outcome of the massacre in the Himalayas, he again sets his sights on marrying a bride from the Dozen, this time specifically Deviya.
Christian is one of three children of the Earl of Hertfordshire. His mother died in 1885, and his father still works in politics. Christian's older brother Charles is the heir to the estate, but lives in London and eschews climbing the political ladder. He has a sister, Catherine, that is in boarding school and the two are very close. At some point in Christian's past he was engaged to a young lady, and had a falling out with a former friend and political rival the Lord Swinford.
Christian states that he is similar to his father in that he is ambitious and has high expectations of himself.
Relationships[]
Deviya Sharma: Intended bride and potential love interest
Diana Brown: Assistant
Catherine de Clare: Younger sister
Charles de Clare: Older brother
Bernard Swinford: Acquaintance and rival
Quotes[]
"You better be careful not to be the one who falls in love with me." (S1, E8)
Trivia[]
According to the author, Christian's astrological sign would be Sagittarius ♐️ [2]
According to the author, Christian is 187 cm (6'1") [3]
He likes reading the poet Lord Byron.
Romance path[]
Note: It is recommended you romance Christian only, as you may miss out on some choices if you romance multiple Love Interests.
