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Bridgerton: The Duke and I

Bridgerton Family, Book 1

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Bridgerton: The Duke and I

By: Julia Quinn
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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Summary
 The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. This is the story of Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke: welcome to the ballrooms of Regency London . . .

Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, April 1813

By 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. But the two of them know the truth - it's all an elaborate plan to keep Simon free from marriage-minded society mothers. And as for Daphne, surely she will attract some worthy suitors now that it seems a duke has declared her desirable . . .

Their ruse works like a charm - at first. But as Daphne waltzes across ballroom after ballroom with Simon, it's hard to remember that their courtship is a complete sham. Maybe it's his devilish smile, certainly it's the way his eyes seem to burn every time he looks at her. It wasn't the plan, but it seems she's falling for the duke, for real. And amidst the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London's elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule . . .

'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 gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist

'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly

'A smart, funny touch' Time Magazine©2013 Julie Cotler Pottinger (P)2016 Recorded Books Inc Historical Historical Fiction Regency Regency Romance Romance Feel-Good Funny England
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The story was good (nothing too spectacular) but it was the narration that made this for me. I was listening at x 1.35 speed though. In any case, this was thoroughly enjoyable and I would recommend you give it a go before the show's premiere.

Enjoyable

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Finished the book in 3 days, says it all :). Brilliantly narrated and written. Would suggest to anyone.

Great book

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Truly an enjoyable listening experience. The story kept you interested all the way through and loved the ups and downs and humour throughout.

Thoroughly enjoyed

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Fantastic entertainment and verbal presentation, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this and also highly recommend audible to everyone

The Bridgertons and Audible

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Such a fun listen. The voices really matched the descriptions of the characters. I quite liked Anthony's character. And Daphne is a badass 😎 You end up liking all the characters in their own way.

The story was surprisingly erotic too. It was all well written and well narrated.

A fun and dramatic love story

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