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Bridgerton: The Duke and I

Bridgerton Family, Book 1

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Bridgerton: The Duke and I

By: Julia Quinn
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide best-selling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London.....

Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813.

By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable....

Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule....

(P)2016 Recorded Books Inc Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance England

Critic reviews

"The Duke and I is rich with author Julia Quinn's trademark humour and engaging dialogue.... Quinn just keeps getting better and better, a fact that's sure to delight readers." (Lois Faye Dyer)

"Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines." (Guardian on the Bridgerton series)

"Quinn is a master of historical romance." (Entertainment Weekly)
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This book is a lovely story that harps back to Austin's time. the family have lots of character and I can't wait to listen to the next one

Marvellous tale

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I preferred this to the Netflix TV show, I preferred Simon’s personality in the book. It’s quite steamy in parts! I enjoyed this!

Very romantic!

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After watching the Netflix series, I started on the books.
I couldn't stop listening, the story is gripping, well narrated. Anyone who loved the series, would love this.

scrumptiously additive!

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well read, not one of my usual books, but good for this 3rd Lockdown situation

Great Lockdown Listen

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struggled to finish. I love period drama in general and erotic romance. and found both of these themes lacking. I enjoyed the netflix adaptation but wish I hadn't wasted my credit on the audio book.

boring

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