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The Duke and I is Julia Quinn's first Bridgerton novel, published in 2000. Set in Regency-era England, it follows Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, as a staged courtship intended to discourage unwanted matchmaking develops into a romantic relationship. The novel introduced the Bridgerton family and was the source for the first season of Netflix's Bridgerton, released in 2020, making it an entry point for readers who want the literary basis of the television adaptation.
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Who are the main characters in The Duke and I?
The novel follows Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. Their staged courtship gradually develops into a romantic relationship.
When was The Duke and I published?
Julia Quinn published The Duke and I in 2000. It is the first novel in the Bridgerton series.
Why do Daphne and Simon pretend to court each other?
They stage a courtship to discourage unwanted matchmaking. The arrangement becomes more complicated when their public performance begins to turn into genuine romance.
What period is The Duke and I set in?
The story is set in Regency-era England. Its plot combines the social rules of that period with the Bridgerton family, Simon’s position as Duke of Hastings, and the couple’s staged courtship.
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