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Simon

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Simon Basset, the brooding and enigmatic Duke of Hastings, is a complex and layered character whose troubled past has shaped his fierce determination to break free from the constraints of his aristocratic upbringing. As he navigates the high-society drama of Regency-era London, his resolve is tested by his growing feelings for the spirited and compassionate Daphne Bridgerton, forcing him to confront the demons that have haunted him for years.

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