The Duke and I is the first novel in Julia Quinn’s popular Bridgerton series, a Regency-era romance focusing on the courtship between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings. Complete editions of the novel tell the full story of their complex relationship, from their initial pretense of courtship to their eventual marriage and the challenges they face thereafter. These editions provide readers with the entire narrative arc, crucial for understanding the characters’ development and the overarching themes of the series.
Reading the complete text offers a deeper understanding of the nuances of the story, including the internal conflicts faced by both Daphne and Simon. Access to the full narrative provides important context for the subsequent books in the series, as well as for the popular Netflix adaptation. The novel’s popularity contributed significantly to the resurgence of interest in Regency romance and offered a fresh perspective on historical romance narratives. It remains a foundational text for understanding the current popularity of the genre.
