The Duke and I

The first novel in the Bridgerton series, this historical romance follows Daphne Bingley, the eldest daughter of the prominent Bingley family, as she navigates the rigid social expectations of Regency England. When the scandalous Duke of Hastings proposes a mutually beneficial arrangement to secure her reputation, Daphne finds herself drawn into a complex dynamic with the man who has long been her secret crush. The narrative explores the tension between duty and desire, set against the backdrop of London's high society.

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