From New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the first novel in the beloved Regency-set world of her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Hooray Julia!' Romance Reviews Today'Quinn writes delightfully fast-paced, funny, sparkling and bright romance' Romantic Times'The next best thing to Georgette Heyer' Gloss'Julia Quinn is one of the best historical romance novelists of our time' Heroes and Heartbreakers'Quinn excels in writing stories full of joy and delight, where laughter trembles on the edges' Happy Ever After'Full of wit, charm and smouldering attraction. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine'Like an episode of Downton Abbey mixed with a great rom-com' iBooks Best Books of March'Powered by a surfeit of dazzling wit and graced with a cast of unforgettable characters' Booklist'A romance readers will not want to put down. and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love.

And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers.Īnd as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable. _Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813By all accounts, Simon Basset is on the verge of proposing to his best friend's sister, the lovely - and almost-on-the-shelf - Daphne Bridgerton. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix.

The duke and i by julia quinn