This year’s most sought-after 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 Whistledown’s Society Papers, May 1815 Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would 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 had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother.