Experience the romance that inspired Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix with An Offer from a Gentleman, the third book in Julia Quinn's #1 New York Times bestselling Bridgerton series. This enchanting Regency romance follows Benedict Bridgerton in a swoon-worthy Cinderella-inspired love story filled with masquerade balls, hidden identities, and unforgettable romance.

Sophie Beckett has spent her life treated as little more than a servant by her cruel stepmother, despite being the daughter of an earl. One magical evening, she sneaks into the famed Bridgerton masquerade ball where she meets the handsome and charming Benedict Bridgerton.

For one unforgettable night, Sophie feels like royalty.

But fairy tales don't last forever.

When the clock strikes midnight, Sophie disappears, leaving Benedict with nothing but the memory of a mysterious woman dressed in silver. Determined to find the woman who captured his heart, Benedict never expects to cross paths with her again under very different circumstances.

As their connection deepens, Benedict must decide whether true love is worth risking everything he thought he wanted.

Filled with wit, passion, family, and unforgettable characters, An Offer from a Gentleman is one of the most beloved novels in the Bridgerton series.

Why You'll Love An Offer from a Gentleman

• Bridgerton Book 3
• Inspiration for Netflix's Bridgerton Season 4
• Cinderella-inspired romance
• Regency romance favorite
• Hidden identity romance
• Masquerade ball
• Slow-burn love story
• Perfect for historical romance fans

Tropes & Themes

• Cinderella retelling
• Hidden identity
• Masquerade ball
• Aristocracy
• Forbidden romance
• Slow burn
• Opposites attract
• Happily ever after
• Regency England
• Family saga

Perfect For Fans Of

• Lisa Kleypas
• Tessa Dare
• Sarah MacLean
• Eloisa James
• Lorraine Heath
• Netflix's Bridgerton
• Historical romance
• Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series

Book Details

Title: An Offer from a Gentleman

Series: Bridgerton

Book Number: Book 3

Edition: TV Tie-In Edition

Author: Julia Quinn

Format: Paperback

Genre:

• Historical Romance
• Regency Romance
• Romance
• Historical Fiction

Pages:
480

Publication Date:
January 6, 2026

Dimensions:
7.93 × 5.37 × 1.13 inches

Bridgerton Series Reading Order

1. The Duke and I
2. The Viscount Who Loved Me
3. An Offer from a Gentleman
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton
5. To Sir Phillip, With Love
6. When He Was Wicked
7. It's in His Kiss
8. On the Way to the Wedding

About the Author

Julia Quinn is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Bridgerton series, which inspired the global Netflix phenomenon produced by Shondaland. Renowned for her witty dialogue, unforgettable characters, and heartwarming Regency romances, Quinn is one of the most celebrated historical romance authors of all time.