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An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons #3)
by
Julia Quinn (Goodreads Author)
Sophie Beckett never dreamed she′d be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton′s famed masquerade ball - or that "Prince Charming" would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she fe...more
Mass Market Paperback, 358 pages
Published
July 1st 2001
by Avon
(first published 2001)
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Oct 10, 2008
Eastofoz
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Regency romance lovers / Tammy
Shelves:
favourites,
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Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! This is a fantastic read! Quinn’s best so far for me. She has an amazing way to draw you into the story from the first few pages and you’re smiling from the get-go right up to the end :) She even manages to take you on a sudden heart-breaking emotional roller coaster ride that really gives you the chills and makes you want to cry for the h/h as a couple. This contrasts so well with the rest of the light-hearted story making the situation all the more poignant.
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Sep 25, 2009
Tammy
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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An Offer From a Gentleman definitely takes its inspiration from Cinderella, but it is still a sweet story with lovable characters written in JQ's own witty style.
Sophie is sweet and spunky. Benedict is a hopeless romantic. Together they make a very charming couple. I loved that Benedict spent three years searching for Sophie after their initial meeting at the masquerade ball.
The confrontation between Benedict's mother, Violet Bridgerton, and Araminta (Sophie's wicked step-mother) when Violet c...more
Sophie is sweet and spunky. Benedict is a hopeless romantic. Together they make a very charming couple. I loved that Benedict spent three years searching for Sophie after their initial meeting at the masquerade ball.
The confrontation between Benedict's mother, Violet Bridgerton, and Araminta (Sophie's wicked step-mother) when Violet c...more
Jan 08, 2012
Erika
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Fairy tale romance readers
Stepback cover

The Duke and I gave us a sweet romance, The Viscount Who Loved Me gave us a hilarious one, and An Offer From a Gentleman gave us a magical one.
This third book of the series is about love at the first sight that strike you like a thunderbolt and haunt you for the rest of your life. It happens to Benedict Bridgerton when he sees the beauty in silver gown with radiant smile at the Bridgerton's...more

"I can live with you hating me," he said to the closed door. "I just can't live without you"
The Duke and I gave us a sweet romance, The Viscount Who Loved Me gave us a hilarious one, and An Offer From a Gentleman gave us a magical one.
This third book of the series is about love at the first sight that strike you like a thunderbolt and haunt you for the rest of your life. It happens to Benedict Bridgerton when he sees the beauty in silver gown with radiant smile at the Bridgerton's...more
"In her heart she longed for this man, dreamed of a life that could never be."
The first book I read in the Bridgerton series and remains my favorite today :) An enchanting, touching re-telling of the Cinderella story. Sigh...
Benedict meets the woman of his dreams at a masquarade ball and spends years looking for her. One night Benedict rescues a young housemaid and thinks he may have found love a second time in his life.
The first book I read in the Bridgerton series and remains my favorite today :) An enchanting, touching re-telling of the Cinderella story. Sigh...
Benedict meets the woman of his dreams at a masquarade ball and spends years looking for her. One night Benedict rescues a young housemaid and thinks he may have found love a second time in his life.
Whenever reading a Julia Quinn novel, it's always an all nighter for me! Forget the family, forget dinner? The only thing that would get my eyes unglued from the pages, would be a life and death emergency.
An Offer from a Gentleman has characters that are full of spunk and fire. This was the perfect Cinderella story that is tried and true. Except in this Cinderella story she is able to keep her wits about herself and remain practical except when both our hero and Cinderella come in contact with...more
An Offer from a Gentleman has characters that are full of spunk and fire. This was the perfect Cinderella story that is tried and true. Except in this Cinderella story she is able to keep her wits about herself and remain practical except when both our hero and Cinderella come in contact with...more
I love this "Cinderella" story. It may start off like Cinderella but this story is very unique. I love how Benedict was in love with the Mystery Girl and would never marry until he found her. How romantic! He's such a dreamer! And Sophie is so sweet. I wanted her to just blurt it out "I am the mystery girl"... Another great job by Quinn.. I totally fell in love with both characters.
Sophie is a bastard daughter of the Earl. After his death Sophie becomes the maid to her ugly stepmother and stepsi...more
Sophie is a bastard daughter of the Earl. After his death Sophie becomes the maid to her ugly stepmother and stepsi...more
Sep 14, 2010
Shawna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who loves romance, Cinderella, fairytales, and happily ever after!
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5+ stars – Historical/Regency Romance
An Offer From a Gentleman might be a Cinderella-like story, but it’s much more than just a fairytale remake. For me, this is the epitome of everything I love about romance and happily ever after.
There’s a charming, yet flawed hero, a sweet heroine with profound inner strength and resolve who overcomes all odds, powerful emotional conflict, realistic drama, lush sensuality, intense passion, and witty humor. Benedict and Sophie and the supporting cast are all...more
An Offer From a Gentleman might be a Cinderella-like story, but it’s much more than just a fairytale remake. For me, this is the epitome of everything I love about romance and happily ever after.
There’s a charming, yet flawed hero, a sweet heroine with profound inner strength and resolve who overcomes all odds, powerful emotional conflict, realistic drama, lush sensuality, intense passion, and witty humor. Benedict and Sophie and the supporting cast are all...more
4 Stars...
"The perfect "Cinderella" story" comparison is thrown around so very often (and yours truly has been guilty of that on a few occasions) but let me tell you..."An Offer From A Gentlemen" is the Cinderella story of historical romances. Complete with the evil stepmother, evil stepsisters, the slippers (but in this case gloves), the ladies maid who's transformed for one night of living her dream, and last but not least the unbelievably handsome Prince Charming.
The only negative was that B...more
"The perfect "Cinderella" story" comparison is thrown around so very often (and yours truly has been guilty of that on a few occasions) but let me tell you..."An Offer From A Gentlemen" is the Cinderella story of historical romances. Complete with the evil stepmother, evil stepsisters, the slippers (but in this case gloves), the ladies maid who's transformed for one night of living her dream, and last but not least the unbelievably handsome Prince Charming.
The only negative was that B...more
On one faithful night Benedict Bridgerton fell in love with a masked woman in silver at no less then at a masquerade ball. She took his breathe away, and stole his heart when the clock stuck midnight and she ran away never to been seen again by him. Even with two years passing he somehow always held out hope he could find her again and feel that strong emotion she ignited in him that night, but when she comes across a helpless maid in need of help, he can’t help but feel he knows her from somew...more
Antique embroidered gloves in musée national de la Renaissance - end of 17th c. to early 18th c.

★★★★½ Recently re-read this one as a “buddy read.” While I loved the whole “seeing her across a crowded ballroom” thing, it didn't work for some of my fellow GRs “buddy readers.” It did for me; I thought that night was magical.
I did think Benedict was a bit of a jerk about the mistress stuff, but it was realistic for the era. I was thinking of knocking this down a star because of that, but this is su...more

★★★★½ Recently re-read this one as a “buddy read.” While I loved the whole “seeing her across a crowded ballroom” thing, it didn't work for some of my fellow GRs “buddy readers.” It did for me; I thought that night was magical.
I did think Benedict was a bit of a jerk about the mistress stuff, but it was realistic for the era. I was thinking of knocking this down a star because of that, but this is su...more
(#3 in the Bridgerton Series)
April 20, 2010
Super cute! I forgot a lot of the details, so I'm glad I reread this book! :)
April 1, 2007
aka Benedict and Sophie: A Cinderella Story.
No, seriously. For the first like... three chapters, maybe... I was like... "Ummm... Julia? This story has already been written! It's called Cinderella. There's a movie, and everything!" (And I would know... I own the Disney animated version, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and A Cinderella Story!)
It diverged fro...more
April 20, 2010
Super cute! I forgot a lot of the details, so I'm glad I reread this book! :)
April 1, 2007
aka Benedict and Sophie: A Cinderella Story.
No, seriously. For the first like... three chapters, maybe... I was like... "Ummm... Julia? This story has already been written! It's called Cinderella. There's a movie, and everything!" (And I would know... I own the Disney animated version, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and A Cinderella Story!)
It diverged fro...more
I consumed this book, much to my surprise considering my low expectation for Benedict story. I adore Benedict, he's such a perfect gentleman most of the time. I have much respect for Sophie; although I want to slap some senses into her sometimes. Violet is, however, my favorite in this book. She is just plain awesomeness. Overall, this is my favorite book in Bridgertons series so far :).
Bugün julia quinn'in sitesinde bir şey ararken rasgele denk geldim.Julia kitaplarını yazarken ilham aldığı ve ya o şarkıyı dinlediğinde ona kitabını hatırlattığı müzikleri sitesinde paylaşmış.Bu benim çok hoşuma gitti.Ve kitabı okurken bile bu müzikleri dinledim.İşte julia'nın Son Söz Aşkın adlı kitap için oluşturduğu playlist:)
An Offer from a Gentleman
"A Sorta Fairytale" by Tori Amos
Well, it is, isn't it?
"Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in my Hand" by Primitive Radio Gods
For t...more
Com um início bem clichê a soar a algo muito parecido com a história da Cinderela, Julia Quinn redime-se, dá a volta e faz-me acabar mais um livro dela com lágrimas nos olhos e sorriso nos lábios.
Como é que ela consegue? Não sei.
Simplesmente sei que é deste calibre que são feitos os grandes escritores. Aqueles mestres das palavras que fazem com que leitores se emocionem de tal maneira ao ponto de se surpreenderem.
Sophie é uma personagem forte e tão querida para mim que me fez ir às lágrimas bem...more
Como é que ela consegue? Não sei.
Simplesmente sei que é deste calibre que são feitos os grandes escritores. Aqueles mestres das palavras que fazem com que leitores se emocionem de tal maneira ao ponto de se surpreenderem.
Sophie é uma personagem forte e tão querida para mim que me fez ir às lágrimas bem...more
Mar 25, 2012
Kim
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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One can never go wrong with a Cinderella plot.
Well, of course the girl has to be strong-willed, courageous, not bimbotic and *sigh* beautiful, and the guy has to be dashing and debonair. Uh, that is quite a lot come to think of it, but come on, how hard can it get?! (I think I just belittled all the writers in the world) But just weaving two perfect people into a even-more-perfect romance tale and voila! You get absolute perfection (Feel free to disagree with me on that)
Enter Sophie/Cinderella...more
Well, of course the girl has to be strong-willed, courageous, not bimbotic and *sigh* beautiful, and the guy has to be dashing and debonair. Uh, that is quite a lot come to think of it, but come on, how hard can it get?! (I think I just belittled all the writers in the world) But just weaving two perfect people into a even-more-perfect romance tale and voila! You get absolute perfection (Feel free to disagree with me on that)
Enter Sophie/Cinderella...more
Do you ever read books and wonder what the heck was going on in the author's head when she wrote it? This was one of those books for me. I could not figure out why with all Julia Quinn's talent she wrote a Cinderella book. I'm wondering if she was on a deadline for her publisher and couldn't think of a better plot or what, but yeah, this was a Cinderella story, and that story/plot is old and boring IMO.
The thing is, I LOVED the characters, but the plot really took away from any enjoyment. I act...more
The thing is, I LOVED the characters, but the plot really took away from any enjoyment. I act...more
(Bridgertons,#3) Benedict Bridgerton is the perfect prince charming! In this Cinderella story, Benedict is pining for the mystery girl, aka Sophie Beckett, he met at his mother’s masquerade ball. Sophie is the illegitimate child of the Earl of Penwood, forced to work as a maid for her stepmother Araminta. I love the tear-inducing heartfelt conversations between Benedict and his mother Violet. This story left me feeling warm and dreamy… loved it!
This was a delightful cinderella-type story. Wonderfully written. A true romantic romance. Ahhh...I would classify the entire Bridgerton series as "gentle reads" because there isn't rape, murder, a huge suspense plot; yet, they are so refreshing. Setting is early 1800's England, women trying to find husbands and men trying to stay single.
A Cinderella inspired Bridgerton book! OMG!!! *dances around the room* I don’t think I have to explain the plot, right? Cinderella inspired says it all. Yes?
Oh, I loved it! Loved it! The couple is so cute, and the heroine Sophie is one of my favorites of the series so far. Actually it is not fair for me to say so because all the previous heroines are great, and in my heart they’re all favorites, it’s just that Sophie had such a harsh life compared to them, and still she can be funny and brave a...more
Oh, I loved it! Loved it! The couple is so cute, and the heroine Sophie is one of my favorites of the series so far. Actually it is not fair for me to say so because all the previous heroines are great, and in my heart they’re all favorites, it’s just that Sophie had such a harsh life compared to them, and still she can be funny and brave a...more
the first time i read about Benedict was from The Duke and I. even from then i was intrigued by him (well...okay...i was intrigued by the older Bridgerton brothers). obviously, of course, Benedict is the more somber one of the lot. he's the quintessential brooding rake--who's really not a rake since he can be considered the "upstanding" one among the brothers. but, knowing how handsome and compelling he is, he might just as well be a rake. lol
i really fell in love with this story. not only beca...more
i really fell in love with this story. not only beca...more
Very nearly 5 stars, considering I let out a long, audible "Awwwwww!" at the end of it. Though Benedict was not really a character of any consequence in the first two books, I did quite enjoy him here, and Sophie was great, and I guess any Cinderella-esque story is going to be okay by me.
Random, but my favorite moment was when the Bridgertons were musing that Benedict wasn't talented at anything and Sophie got her hackles up and mentioned his art. So precious.
I am unreasonably excited for Romanc...more
Random, but my favorite moment was when the Bridgertons were musing that Benedict wasn't talented at anything and Sophie got her hackles up and mentioned his art. So precious.
I am unreasonably excited for Romanc...more
Mar 11, 2010
Lady Valee
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Ok, I must admit that I thought this book would not be any close to be as good as the first 2 because I read somewhere that it was just like Cinderella. I loved this book, although I would have liked it much more without the Cinderella thing at the beginning, luckily it was only some pages at the beginning.
I'm so glad I read it anyway, I loved it. Sophie was an excellent heroine. And there are so many funny parts I wish I could comment them without making any spoilers. LOL.
I am so in love with t...more
I'm so glad I read it anyway, I loved it. Sophie was an excellent heroine. And there are so many funny parts I wish I could comment them without making any spoilers. LOL.
I am so in love with t...more
I am so impressed with this author. I was a little skeptical about this book. I have never read a Cinderella type story before. Sure, I've seen the movie a million times and was Cinderella for Halloween for many many years but I've never had any interest in a Cinderella story.
Until now.
What a beautifully written romantic love story. Oh how my heart ached for Sophie and Benedict. What a wretched woman her step mother was and those two awful step sisters of hers. Although Posy wasn't too bad of...more
Until now.
What a beautifully written romantic love story. Oh how my heart ached for Sophie and Benedict. What a wretched woman her step mother was and those two awful step sisters of hers. Although Posy wasn't too bad of...more
Historical English high society Cinderella story brought to life for the poor unloved Miss Sophie Beckett who is the natural daughter of the Earl of Penwood (read: bastard daughter). Sophie has had a difficult life once her father married a selfish woman and treated her like lady's maid (read: slave) until she is thrown out on the streets when she is twenty. But the night before being thrown out on the street she goes to Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball as an incognito society woman and i...more
I am liking Matriarch Violet Bridgerton as the series go on. In this 3rd book, she has given us a flavor of the personalities of the youngest Bridgerton duaghters Eloise, Francesca, and Hyacynth; but Gregory is away at school.
I am also getting a better sense of the wealth of the Bridgertons. Normally a Viscount is not the same level as an Duke or Earl or Marquess--but tin this series they are so wealthy that the lack of titles for the siblings from Benedict on does not seem to matter.
I was curio...more
I am also getting a better sense of the wealth of the Bridgertons. Normally a Viscount is not the same level as an Duke or Earl or Marquess--but tin this series they are so wealthy that the lack of titles for the siblings from Benedict on does not seem to matter.
I was curio...more
Third in the Bridgerton Family historical romance series. The couple focus is on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Beckett.
My Take
It's Cinderella in Regency England and continues Quinn's format of the truly decent Bridgertons who care for people no matter their station in life. Although it certainly takes Benedict awhile, as intent as he is on making Sophie his mistress. Such hypocrisy, even if it was normal for that time period. I did like Sophie holding onto her values. It's sweet how Violet and...more
My Take
It's Cinderella in Regency England and continues Quinn's format of the truly decent Bridgertons who care for people no matter their station in life. Although it certainly takes Benedict awhile, as intent as he is on making Sophie his mistress. Such hypocrisy, even if it was normal for that time period. I did like Sophie holding onto her values. It's sweet how Violet and...more
A retelling of the Cinderall fairy tale set in the regency time period among the British ton. Our heroine, Sophie, is a bastard (or by-blow) who was never acknowledged by her father even though he raised her as his ward. He remarries, but his new wife immediately dislikes her and one of her daughters follows her lead in cruelty. When the Duke dies, his will offers the stepmother triple the annual stipend if she cares for Sophie. Evil stepmother keeps her in the household but treats her as a lowl...more
I really want to give this book four stars because, truthfully, the writing is great--worth four stars or more--but the main drawback for me actually stems from the etiquette and standards of the early 1800's in which Quinn sets her story. I absolutely adore Cinderella stories (one of my all time favorite books is Ella Enchanted), and Quinn's use of the framework with the ball scene and the midnight dash is simply delightful. That first part really hooked me in.
However, the conflict with the dif...more
However, the conflict with the dif...more
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An excellent grafting of the Cinderella fairytale (with the flavor of the Ever After Drew Barrymore movie) with a Regency romance.
And a change from the last book because this step-mother is a nasty bitch. Even her name sounds nasty - Araminta.
Quinn puts Sophie through various real-world situations - illegitimate-not-recognized-as-her-father's-child, dismissed without a reference, having to sell her hair (offstage), (nearly) being assaulted by drunken partygoers (not sure how often that happened,...more
And a change from the last book because this step-mother is a nasty bitch. Even her name sounds nasty - Araminta.
Quinn puts Sophie through various real-world situations - illegitimate-not-recognized-as-her-father's-child, dismissed without a reference, having to sell her hair (offstage), (nearly) being assaulted by drunken partygoers (not sure how often that happened,...more
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