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A young woman and a duke pretend to court so each can escape pressure
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What it is about
Daphne Bridgerton is a likable young woman who is considered a friend, not a romantic prospect, by the men in London society. Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, wants to avoid the marriage market. They agree to pretend to be a couple.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like Regency romance.
What you will get
It was adapted into the Netflix series Bridgerton, which premiered in 2020.
Behind the book
The first season of the Netflix series Bridgerton, released in 2020, was based on this novel.
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The Duke and I Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Romance · Regency · Fake courtship · Family
Length
384 pages · ≈ 11 h
More about this book
Characters
Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings.
Setting
Regency London.
What makes it different
The first book of the Bridgerton series.
Feel
Witty, warm and romantic.
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