Offer from a Gentleman, An: Bridgerton

The inspiration for season four of BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton in the third of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family.

BENEDICT'S STORY

Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that she would be spinning in the arms of her "Prince Charming"—the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie’s enchanting evening ends. Since that night Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he’s sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal his heart—and his chance for a fairy tale love?

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Published Apr 27, 2021

480 pages

Average rating: 7.67

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ljzsreadsandreviews

Mar 05, 2025

8/10 stars

Since the Netflix series went out of order from the books, I was completely unfamiliar with Benedict’s story. I didn’t know what to expect but I was very pleased with the story I got! It was very ‘Cinderella Story’ and frankly I was here for it. I loved seeing a normal MC like Sophie. I like the high society thing but seeing a more realistic relationship develop was very appealing. Not only was Sophie a favorite for me, I love Benedict. I thought he was so protective and it was adorable hearing him talk about Sophie. The romance was gripping and I couldn’t wait to see what happened. Some parts did drag on a little but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Shawna K88

Dec 29, 2024

8/10 stars

Dedra

Oct 09, 2025

6/10 stars

Wow, these Bridgerton books are problematic at times. And very hard to review.

What I liked:

The Cinderella retelling.
The beginning and the end.
Violet, the matriarch of the family.
Anytime the Bridgerton siblings were gathered together.

What I didn't like:

How Benedict treated Sophie through the middle of the book.

Yes, he redeemed himself in the end, but it made me uncomfortable to read, at times. I guess the one silver lining is that I'm aware enough now to recognize that when a man, who's supposed to be the hero of the book, is being brutish with a woman, it's not sexy in the least. I keep hoping Julia Quinn figures that out with each book, but it hasn't happened yet. I wish she would, because there are good things about these books: they're charming, funny, and the women are strong.

Thankfully the adaptation has taken only the good qualities of these characters, as well as diversifying them and changing them for the better!

LadyFizzle

Jun 22, 2025

3/10 stars

Wow, nothing like being manipulated and held against your will to get the heart fluttering.

Michaela

May 21, 2025

8/10 stars

3.75
I love Sophie, I just don’t care about it Benedict. I find him annoying and I just don’t connect with him. Violet and Sophie just make the story wonderful and I enjoyed the Cinderella retelling a lot. The second epilogue was also quite cute, giving her sister a love story reminded me of the Disney movie of the younger sister falling in love with the baker.