Título: The Duke and I
Autor: Julia Quinn
Sinopse: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A veritable treat' Daily Mail The first novel in Julia Quinn's worldwide bestselling Bridgerton novels, now a series created by Shondaland 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 . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn . . . '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 '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 . . . 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 . . . an unputdownable story that I think romance fans will treasure' Harlequin Junkie 'Quinn is incomparable! The latest addition to her beloved Bridgerton series is funny, charming, witty and wildly romantic' RT Book Reviews
Contexto da obra
Na ficção, o interesse por um livro costuma começar na história, mas não termina nela. “The Duke and I”, de Julia Quinn, publicado pela editora Little, Brown Book Group, em 2020 e com 339 páginas, integra a categoria Livros de Ficção. Por isso, o livro tende a ganhar mais presença quando o leitor observa também como a história é contada.
Editora: Little, Brown Book Group
Páginas: 339
Ano: 2020
Edição: 01
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 9780349429212
ISBN13: 9780349429212
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Little, Brown Book Group oferecem uma experiência de leitura marcada por narrativas intensas e envolventes, que transitam entre o suspense policial e a fantasia épica. O catálogo revela um equilíbrio entre histórias que exploram conflitos pessoais profundos e tramas de grande escala, como guerras e intrigas políticas, sempre com um ritmo que mantém a tensão e o interesse do leitor. Há também espaço para relatos biográficos e memórias que trazem um tom mais íntimo e reflexivo, ampliando o espectro emocional das obras. O material de apresentação indica uma preferência por personagens complexos e ambientes detalhados, que vão desde cidades europeias sombrias até mundos imaginários ricos em mitologia e magia.
