An Offer From A Gentleman - Julia Quinn

Sophii Beckettové se nikdy ani nesnilo, že se jí podaří vklouznout na vyhlášený maškarní ples lady Bridgertonové, natož se tam seznámit s krásným princem. Přestože je dcerou hraběte, zlá nevlastní matka ji coby nemanželského potomka odsoudila do role služebné a zachází s ní jako s otrokyní. This years most soughtafter invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next. Will some fortunate young lady use the mystery of a masquerade night to snare one of the eligible bachelors? Lady Whistledowns Society Papers, May 1815 Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would sneak into Lady Bridgertons famed masquerade ball or that Prince Charming would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But that night, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she felt like royalty. Yet she knows all enchantments must end. But Sophie has reckoned without Benedicts determined heart he has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, for he knows this is his only chance for a fairy tale love . . . Find out why readers love Julia Quinn