💎Gif Quote Series: The Duke and I, by Julia Quinn💎
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"We've had offers from one man old enough to be her father, another old enough to be her father's younger brother, one who was rather too high in the instep for our often boisterous clan, and then this week, dear God, that was the worst!" page 28 of The Duke and I
The term "facer" is not actually used in the book, but I wanted to put this gif in because in the book, Daphne gets to punch three men: her brother Anthony, Lord Berbrooke, and Simon the duke. At least the Netflix show still allowed Daphne to have one good punch.
From page 33 of The Duke and I:
"A solid punch," Anthony said, rubbing his arm.
"A girl can't live long with four brothers without learning how to throw one."
"Speaking of dragons," Benedict said pointedly. His head didn't move, but his eyes flicked off to the left.
Daphne followed his line of vision to see Lady Danbury marching slowly toward them. She carried a cane, but Daphne swallowed nervously and steeled her shoulders. Lady Danbury's often cutting wit was legendary among the ton. Daphne had always suspected that a sentimental heart beat under her acerbic exterior, but still, it was terrifying when Lady Danbury pressed one into conversation. page 38 of The Duke and I
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"[Simon] could console himself with the knowledge that after today, he needn't bother with such functions again; as he had told Anthony earlier that afternoon, he was only attending this particular ball out of loyalty to Lady Danbury, who, despite her curmudgeonly ways, had always been quite nice to him as a child." page 40 of The Duke and I
"He wasn't very talkative, but when he did say something, he had a quick and often ironic wit - just the sort of humor that guaranteed that people would hang on his every word. And again, because he didn't constantly run off at the mouth, as did so many of the ton, people were even more obsessed with what he had to say." page 43 of The Duke and I
"His face was quite simply perfection. It took only a moment to realize that he put all of Michaelangelo's statues to shame". page 52 of The Duke and I
"Her hair had been styled so one thick lock fell over her shoulder, curling seductively at her breast...It fell like a silky ribbon across her swanlike neck..." page 54-55 of The Duke and I
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"He's liable to start moaning like a sickened cow..." page 66 of The Duke and I
"The duke, although lean, was powerfully built, with broad shoulders and firmly muscled thighs. (Daphne knew she wasn't supposed to notice such things, but, really, was it her fault that current fashions dictated such snug breeches?) More to the point, he had a certain air about him, something almost predatory, something that hinted of tightly controlled strength and power." page 67 of The Duke and I
"These are my daughters," [Lady Featherington] said, motioning to the three young ladies. Two were pleasant-looking, but the third was still cloaked in baby fat and [a]... gown which did nothing for her complexion. She did not appear to be enjoying the evening.... "Your grace, may I present Prudence, Philipa, and Penelope." page 77 of The Duke and I
"Simon said nothing, not entirely certain how to interpret her words. He'd always had the suspicion that she knew his secret, but he'd never been quite sure." The Duke and I, page 80
“Simon glanced from brother to brother and it became perfectly clear why Daphne must still be unmarried. This belligerent trio would scare off all but the most determined-or stupid-of suitors.” (The Duke and I - Chapter 4 page 85)
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"...Daphne will make the season's greatest match." page 105 of The Duke and I
Simon snorted. "If Anthony isn't a rake, I pity the woman who meets the man who is." page 115 of The Duke and I
"The general principle of woman..." page 116 of The Duke and I
My own sex, I hope, will excuse me, if I treat them like rational creatures, instead of flattering their fascinating graces, and viewing them as if they were in a state of perpetual childhood, unable to stand alone. I earnestly wish to point out in what true dignity and human happiness consists - I wish to persuade women to endeavour to acquire strength, both of mind and body.
"Mother," Daphne said, "would you like me to fetch you a vase?" page 121 of The Duke and I
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"Simon pictured laying Daphne down on a bed of rose petals." page 123 of The Duke and I
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“Simon spoke little throughout the meal. Truth be told, it was far easier to listen to the Bridgertons than actually to try to converse with them, especially considering the number of malevolent stares he was receiving from Anthony and Benedict.” page 144
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“Men are mad.” {Daphne Bridgerton, The Duke and I, Julia Quinn, page 153}
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"All of Simon's predictions in regard to her burgeoning popularity had proven correct, and Daphne, who had always been the girl everyone liked but no one adored, was suddenly proclaimed the season's Incomporable." page 174 of The Duke and I
I wanted to include this quote with this gif, even though the phrase "diamond of the first water" doesn't appear in the book. However, the word "Incomprable" does show up in both book and season 1. Both are phrases used to describe Daphne Bridgerton.💎
“They had become the best of companions, their conversations ranging from comfortable silences to the wittiest of repartee. At every party, they danced together twice-the maximum permitted without scandalizing society. And Daphne knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that she was falling in love. The irony was exquisite. She had, of course, begun spending so much time in Simon’s company specifically so that she might attract other men. For his part, Simon had begun spending time in her company so that he might avoid marriage. Come to think of it, Daphne thought, the irony was exquisitely painful. (...) Simon wasn’t as loquacious with others as he was with her. His words were more clipped, his tone more brusque, and his eyes echoed the hardness in his demeanor. But when they were laughing together, just the two of them poking fun at some silly society rule, his eyes changed. They grew softer, gentler, more at ease. In her more fanciful moments, she almost thought they looked as if they were melting.” The Duke and I, Julia Quinn (Chapter 9) page 177-178
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Colin is Daphne's favourite brother in the book too :)
"Roses are so difficult to grow." page 184 of The Duke and I
Many a woman has been ruined by a single kiss.
LADY WHISTLEDOWN’S SOCIETY PAPERS, 14 MAY 1813
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"...[Lady Danbury] was looking at me as if she knew my every transgression." page 213 of The Duke and I
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Finally she did the only thing she could think of to delay the duel. She punched Simon. In his good eye. page 221
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Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, 19 May 1813 (page 225) of The Duke and I
A duel, a duel, a duel. Is there anything more exciting, more romantic… or more utterly moronic?
It has reached This Author’s ears that a duel took place earlier this week in Regent’s Park. Because dueling is illegal, This Author shall not reveal the names of the perpetrators, but let it be known that This Author frowns heavily upon such violence.
Of course, as this issue goes to press, it appears that the two dueling idiots (I am loath to call them gentlemen; that would imply a certain degree of intelligence, a quality which, if they ever possessed it, clearly eluded them that morning) are both unharmed.
One wonders if perhaps an angel of sensibility and rationality smiled down upon them that fateful morn . If so, it is the belief of This Author that This Angel ought to shed her influence on a great many more men of the ton. Such an action could only make for a more peaceful and amiable environment, leading to a vast improvement of our world.
Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers,19 May 1813 | The Duke and I, Julia Quinn (Chapter 12)
"May I put it on?" he asked softly.
She nodded and started to remove her glove.
But Simon stilled her fingers with his own, then took over the task. He gave the tip of each finger a tug, then slowly slid the glove from her hand. The motion was unabashedly erotic, clearly an abbreviated version of what he wanted to do; remove every stitch from her body.
Daphne gasped as the edge of the glove trailed pas the tips of her fingers. The sound of her breath rushing across her lips made him want her all the more.
With tremulous hands, he slid the ring on her finger, easing it over her knuckle un til it rested in place.
page 244-245 (paperback) of The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Daphne felt that bubble of mirth rising ever higher.
You may kiss the bride.
Simon grabbed her with almost desperate arms, his mouth crashing down on hers with a force that drew a collective gasp from thye small assemblage of guests.
And then both sets of lips - bride and groom - burst into laughter, even as they remained entwined.
The Duke and I, page 255
I kind of wish the showriters kept the laugh in. The wedding was beautiful, but so solemn.
"I can teach you," he whispered. page 274 of The Duke and I
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Click to viewBridgerton cast reading page 281 of The Duke and I
JONATHAN BAILEY - "Bridgerton Cast Reads The Duke and I"
He wasn't interested in roses. And he'd never pondered the existence of violets one way or another, but now Simon found himself leaning on a wonden fence, gazing out over Clyvedon's famed flower garden as if her were seriously considering a career in horiculture. page 286
Mrs. Colson: Well, I said to her what my mother said to me. A womb won't quicken without strong healthy seed. page 292
Just then a maid entered with tea...It took a good two minutes for the tea to be set up and poured, and all the while Mrs. Colson chitchatted about the biscuits, and did Daphne prefer them plain or with coarse sugar on top. Page 294 of The Duke and I
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And truth be told, if the envelopes hadn't been closed with sealing wax, she probably would have tossed her scruples over her solder and read them. page 394
Regency Era + Haberdashers & Dressmaker shops
"The Duke of Hastings does not economize," Simon said dryly.
"Really?" [Daphne] turned to the next page, murmuring, "I shall have to remember that the next time I go to the dressmaker."
page 435 of The Duke and I
Sadly, the term "modiste" isn't used, at least in the first book.