In this episode of Plot Thrust, hosts Sam and Tat read and discuss the first book in Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series: The Duke and I.
How does a fake dating trope work in a historical romance when the Hero’s got Ghost Daddy issues and the Heroine knows next to nothing about how babies are made? The answer is, a lot like this!
Join us as we weigh in on the questionable life choices made by the two lovebirds, Simon Basset, the Unwilling Duke of Hastings, and Not-Like-Other-Girls Daphne Bridgerton as they fumble their way into a lifelong commitment. We might learn some fun historical information along the way!
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