The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

The Duke and I

Bridgerton #1

Julia Quinn

339 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Can there be any greater challenge to London's Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke?After enduring two seasons in London, Daphne Bridgerton is no longer naive enough to believe she will be able to be marry for love. But is it really too much to ...

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Moods

lighthearted 80%
funny 48%
emotional 46%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 19%
adventurous 6%
tense 6%
reflective 5%
sad 4%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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