58 pages • 1 hour read
Julia QuinnThe Duke and I
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Duke and I by Julia Quinn, Simon Basset, who stutters and has faced childhood trauma, returns to London as the Duke of Hastings and forms a scheme with Daphne Bridgerton to pretend they are courting to make her more appealing to suitors and to avoid marriage himself. As they spend time together, they fall in love, but conflicts arise from Simon's emotional wounds and fears about fatherhood. The novel involves themes of childhood trauma, ableist language, and issues of sexual consent.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Julia Quinn's The Duke and I is praised for its witty dialogue, engaging plot, and rich character development. While many find it an entertaining and heartwarming read, some criticize its handling of sensitive themes. Overall, it remains a beloved historical romance, particularly noted for its compelling lead characters and the vibrant Bridgerton family dynamics.
Who Should Read The Duke and I?
Readers who relish historical romance with humor and emotional depth will adore Julia Quinn's The Duke and I. Comparable to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Lisa Kleypas' Devil in Winter, this novel suits fans of witty dialogue, charming characters, and Regency era settings.