Book 1 The Bridgertons Simon Basset, Duke Of Hastings, returns to England and is bombarded by matchmaking mamas. After his late father practically disowned him as a child because he has a speech impediment, he has vowed never to marry, and plans to to be the last in the Basset line. Daphne Bridgerton wants to … Continue reading My Review: “The Duke and I” by Julia Quinn