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Romance · Historical Fiction

The Duke and I

Julia Quinn · First published 2000

Publication record (ISBN 9780062353597) ↗
Illustrative Example

This profile presents an editorial overview and illustrative assessment of the book’s storytelling characteristics. References to audio, screen, or adaptation potential are exploratory and do not indicate confirmed interest, representation, production arrangements, or a guaranteed outcome.

About the Book

Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke of Hastings stage a false courtship in Regency London that becomes all too real.

Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series comprises eight novels about the Bridgerton siblings.

Characters

  • Daphne Bridgerton
  • Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings

Setting and World

Regency London, 1813

Themes and Distinctive Qualities

CourtshipFamilySociety

Documented media journey

  • BridgertonNetflix / ShondalandTelevision
    2020

Third-party adaptations. Not a Crownline Story Partner production.

Intended Readership

Illustrative Editorial Assessment

Historical romance readers who enjoy Regency society, witty courtship and large-family storytelling.

Screen & Audio Potential

Illustrative Format Assessment

The Bridgerton family structure, with one sibling per novel, suits an anthology-style screen series. Its witty dialogue and romance also lend themselves to narrated audio.

These observations are exploratory editorial assessments based on available book information. They do not indicate confirmed producer, broadcaster, studio or platform interest, secured adaptation opportunities, or guaranteed outcomes.

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