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Judul: An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgerton #3)
Penulis: Julia Quinn (2001)
E-book, English edition, 358 pages
Blurb:
Will she accept his offer before the clock strikes midnight?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.Who was that extraordinary woman? 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?
Review:
“You will stay right here, and you will keep smiling, because it breaks my heart to see any other expression on your face.”---Benedict Bridgerton
Sophie Becket sudah tahu siapa dirinya, anak haram
dari Earl of Penwood. Tapi sang Earl mengasuhnya dan memberikan pendidikan yang
layak seperti seorang lady. Hal itu terus
berlangsung walaupun sang Earl menikah lagi dengan seorang janda dengan dua
anak yang seusia Sophie. Ketika sang Earl meninggal, hidup Sophie berubah
total. Lady Penwood membuatnya jadi pelayan di rumahnya sendiri. Tapi suatu
hari ia diberi kesempatan untuk bahagia oleh para pelayan rumah Penwood yang
setia padanya. Ia menyelinap ke sebuah pesta topeng, dan ia merasa seperti
dalam mimpi. Malam itu, ia bertemu dengan ‘Prince Charming’.