The Duke and I

In 1813, Daphne Bridgerton has plenty of friends and no suitors. Simon Basset, the new Duke of Hastings and Anthony's friend, has sworn never to marry or have children, because of the father who rejected him as a boy for his stutter. They agree to a fake courtship: he escapes the matchmaking mothers, and she looks more appealing to other men. The act turns into love. A kiss Anthony walks in on leads to a duel challenge, and Simon agrees to marry, warning that he can't have children. After the wedding, Daphne learns the truth about his vow, and the marriage hits a crisis. In the end, they work it out and start a family.

1. ChangeAn alternate London

   The book is set in the historical Regency. The show builds a London where Queen Charlotte granted titles to Black families, and makes the queen a central character.

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2. ChangeDaphne, the favorite

   In the book, Daphne has no suitors because men find her too friendly. On the show, the queen names her the season's diamond, and Anthony scares off the candidates.

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3. ChangeThe Whistledown mystery

   In the book, Lady Whistledown's identity stays a secret from start to finish. S1 tells viewers who writes the column in its final episode.

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4. ChangeNew characters

   Will Mondrich, Simon's boxer friend, was created for the show. Marina Thompson's storyline with Colin isn't in this book either.

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