The Duke and I

Simon Basset , the future Duke of Hastings, enters the world under the shadow of his father's high expectations. His early years are marred by a speech impediment, which leads to his father's rejection. The Duke of Hastings, obsessed with his lineage, cannot accept Simon 's imperfections, leaving Simon to grow up determined to prove his worth. This strained relationship shapes Simon 's resolve to never marry, setting the stage for his future actions and his complex relationship with love and family. Daphne , the eldest Bridgerton daughter, is navigating the London marriage market with charm an

Theme 1: A Duke's Unwanted Heir

This thread running through The Duke and I gives the story its emotional weight. Julia Quinn weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: A Debutante's Dilemma

This thread running through The Duke and I gives the story its emotional weight. Julia Quinn weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: A Deceptive Courtship

This thread running through The Duke and I gives the story its emotional weight. Julia Quinn weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Duke and I

The Duke and I has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Julia Quinn's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"A Duke's Unwanted Heir" — Julia Quinn, The Duke and I

About the Author

Julia Quinn is the author of The Duke and I. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.