An Offer from a Gentleman
by Julia Quinn
Bridgertons
Sophie Beckett, the unacknowledged daughter of an earl, lives as a servant to her stepmother. For one magical night she slips into a masquerade ball and captures the heart of Benedict Bridgerton, then vanishes. When they meet again, he doesn't recognize her. A Regency Cinderella retelling.
About This Book
An Offer from a Gentleman is a historical romance novel by Julia Quinn, first published in 2001 by Avon Books. It is part of the Bridgertons series and runs 377 pages. Readers can expect secret identity, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Secret Identity
- Published
- 2001
- Length
- 377 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A servant girl dreaming of a better life attends a masquerade ball, only to have her heart stolen by a gentleman who later fails to recognize her.
- Features Secret Identity
- Hidden identity dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal (Servant/Aristocrat dynamic)
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of Regency historical romance and fairy-tale retellings.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sophie Beckett, the unacknowledged daughter of an earl, lives as a servant to her stepmother. After finding a way to attend a magical masquerade ball, she shares a profound connection with Benedict Bridgerton, but vanishes before her true identity is revealed. When their paths collide again, Benedict fails to recognize her, setting the stage for a Regency-era retelling of the Cinderella narrative.
Central Conflict
Sophie is caught between her life as a servant and her growing attraction to a man who does not recognize her from their shared romantic encounter.
Setting
Regency-era England
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- 2001
- Length
- 377 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780380815586
- ISBN-10
- 0380815583
An Offer from a Gentleman: quick answers
- Who wrote An Offer from a Gentleman?
- An Offer from a Gentleman was written by Julia Quinn.
- When was An Offer from a Gentleman published?
- An Offer from a Gentleman was first published in 2001 by Avon Books.
- What genre is An Offer from a Gentleman?
- An Offer from a Gentleman is a historical romance novel, with secret identity, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is An Offer from a Gentleman?
- An Offer from a Gentleman is 377 pages long.
- Is An Offer from a Gentleman part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Bridgertons series.
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