The Duke and I, written by Julia Quinn, is the first book in the beloved Bridgerton series. Set in Regency-era England, the novel follows the charming Daphne Bridgerton as she enters into a fake courtship with the brooding Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. As their charade turns into something more, they must navigate the complexities of society and their own feelings. The Duke and I is a delightful and witty historical romance.
