The Duke and I
The Duke and I is a 2000 historical romance and Regency romance novel by Julia Quinn. The story is set in Kampala and England, in the Regency era. It features Daphne Bridgerton, Simon Basset and Duke of Hastings. Key subjects include man-woman relationship, marriage and the Bridgertons series.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 44 ratings, and 1,699 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 21 editions across 4 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Trade Fiction Paperback bestseller list in 2021.
It runs to roughly 432 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Duke and I
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 the know the truth--it's all an elaborate ruse 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....
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Trade Fiction Paperback, 2021
Quick answers
Who wrote The Duke and I?
The Duke and I was written by Julia Quinn and first published in 2000.
What genre is The Duke and I?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance and Regency Romance.
How long is The Duke and I?
The median edition has 432 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Duke and I?
Readers who like it often enjoy April Lady, Second Sight and The Paid Companion.
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