An Offer From A Gentleman - Julia Quinn

 An Offer From A Gentleman by Julia Quinn - 480 pages

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 feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.

Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other—except, perhaps this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid’s garb whom he feels compelled to rescue from a most disagreeable situation. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. Yet, if he offers his heart, will Benedict sacrifice his only chance for a fairy tale love?

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn - 377 pages

Sophie Beckett has been treated as a slave by her stepmother ever since her father's death.  One night she sneaks into the Bridgerton masquerade ball.  It's like a dream.  She meets Benedict Bridgerton and feels like royalty.  Then the clock strikes midnight . . .

This is very obviously a take on Cinderella.  Yet there is a reason there are so many versions of Cinderella.  It's a fun plotline to read with infinite ways to adapt it.  I really enjoyed this version.