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In an effort to keep himself footloose and single in spite of the efforts of the town's matchmakers, Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, begins a sham courtship with Daphne Bridgerton.
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Relentlessly pursued by match-making mamas and their charges, Simon Bassett, the handsome Duke of Hastings, has grown tired of the societal chase. Tired too is the lovely Daphne Bridgerton, whose matrimonially minded mother is set on finding her daughter the perfect husband. Neither Simon nor Daphne is happy with this annoying state of affairs and both would give anything for a little peace and quiet. Their mutual wish for a respite from the town's marriage mart leads to a pretend engagement--a scheme that is threatened with exposure by Daphne's suspicious older brother, who happens to know Simon's way with women very well. The two never anticipated that a mutual attraction would lead to the very thing they set out to avoid--a wedding. But Simon fears that his painful past may keep him from being able to truly love anyone. And though Daphne cares for him deeply, she won't settle for anything less than his heart.
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The Duke and I is rich with author Julia Quinn's trademark humour and engaging dialogue. Beneath the Regency charm of this novel, however, dwells an insightful exploration of the impact of childhood trauma and the healing power of love. Quinn just keeps getting better and better, a fact that's sure to delight readers. --Lois Faye Dyer
Quinn has a smart, funny touch...that's reminiscent of Helen Fielding (Time Magazine)
Quinn's witty Regency-set romantic comedies are the nest best thing to Georgette Heyer (Gloss)
The most refreshing and radiant love story you'll read this year (Lisa Kleypas)
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)
Wise, witty and oh so delightful, Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen (Jill Barnett)
Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance (Romantic Times)
Quinn's witty Regency-set romantic comedies are the nest best thing to Georgette Heyer (Gloss)
The most refreshing and radiant love story you'll read this year (Lisa Kleypas)
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)
Wise, witty and oh so delightful, Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen (Jill Barnett)
Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance (Romantic Times)
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- PublisherWheeler Pub Inc
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1587243784
- ISBN 13 9781587243783
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages492
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