Offer from a Gentleman, An: Bridgerton: Benedict’s Story (Bridgertons, 3) by Julia Quinn

“An Offer from a Gentleman: Bridgerton: Benedict’s Story (Bridgertons, 3)” by Julia Quinn is a captivating historical romance novel that follows Benedict Bridgerton, the second eldest of the Bridgerton siblings. Benedict attends a masquerade ball where he encounters and falls for a mysterious woman, Sophie Beckett, who is actually the illegitimate daughter of an earl forced into servitude by her stepmother. Despite their different social standings, Benedict and Sophie are irresistibly drawn to each other. The novel weaves a Cinderella-like tale of love and class disparity, exploring themes of identity, societal expectations, and the transformative power of love.