Description
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn is a historical romance and the first novel in the popular Bridgerton series. Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings agree to a pretend courtship, hoping to achieve their own aims while avoiding unwanted attention from London society.
Their arrangement soon becomes complicated as their attraction to each other grows. Set against the gossip, social expectations and scandals of Regency-era high society, the novel combines romance, humour and family dynamics.
A good choice for readers who enjoy historical romance, witty banter, fake-dating romances, Regency settings and the Bridgerton series.








