In An Offer From a Gentleman, Quinn adapts elements of the Cinderella story. Identify the changes that Quinn makes. What is the impact of these alternations on the overall narrative?

Birth and class had an integral role in one’s status in the Regency era. Analyze how these factors complicate Sophie’s life. Through Sophie’s character, what commentary does Quinn make about social class and rigid categorizations? What are the contemporary resonances of this argument?

Consider the separate emotional arcs and self-realizations that the characters undergo throughout the novel. How do the characters bring out the best in one another? What flaws do they need to confront or overcome? What does this add to the romance overall?