Offer from a Gentleman, An: Bridgerton: Benedict's Story (Bridgertons, 3)

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: 7.66

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Anonymous

May 21, 2025

8/10 stars

3.75
I love Sophie, I just donât care about it Benedict. I find him annoying and I just donât 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.

AnnaStone

May 21, 2025

10/10 stars

Best book in the series this far!

Courtasaurus Rex

Mar 22, 2025

8/10 stars

3.75/5

I had mixed feelings about this book and extreme whiplash from the other reviews.

I do not have significant complaints about this book. Yes, Benedict has asshole moments, but its a much different world in the 1800's and he more than makes up for it. Still, this was not my favorite of the series. It feels too much like Cinderella.

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.

willowjgood

Feb 23, 2025

4/10 stars

⭐️⭐️ A Cinderella Retelling That Missed the Mark I love a Cinderella story, but Benedict’s romance with Sophie felt bland and predictable. The beginning had promise, with the masked ball and the instant attraction between them, but everything after that felt repetitive and frustrating. Benedict, who started as one of the more intriguing Bridgerton brothers, lost a lot of his charm in this book. His behavior toward Sophie felt entitled, and the way he pressured her despite their very unequal social positions was uncomfortable. Sophie, while likable, deserved so much more than a hero who spent most of the book pining after the version of her he met at the ball instead of appreciating who she actually was. The second half of the book dragged, and the resolution felt rushed. The Bridgerton family once again was a highlight, but as a romance, this was disappointing and forgettable.