The Grand Sophy

by Georgette Heyer
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Good Books rating 4.0
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  • ID: 6485
  • Added: 2025-11-18
  • Updated: 2025-11-29
  • ISBN: 9781446456507
  • Publisher: Random House
  • Published: 2011-02-28
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Georgette Heyer's beloved novel introduces the spirited and clever Sophy Stanton-Lacy, who arrives in London to bring order to her cousins' chaotic lives. With her sharp wit and unflappable confidence, Sophy takes on everything from her sister's romantic woes to her brother's financial troubles, all while navigating the complexities of Regency society. Her meddling, however, doesn't sit well with the aloof and handsome Charles, who finds himself both intrigued and infuriated by her presence. Heyer's signature blend of humor, romance, and historical accuracy makes this a delightful read for fans of witty banter and sweeping period drama. The novel has been praised for its immersive escapism and its ability to captivate readers with its charming characters and clever dialogue.

Reviews
The Romance MFA · 2019-01-14
charming 4.00

The book is a delightful romance with a strong, witty heroine who navigates a web of complications and misunderstandings to bring everyone together. The story is engaging and full of charm.

The Romance MFA finds The Grand Sophy to be a delightful romance novel with a strong, witty heroine who navigates a web of complications and misunderstandings to bring everyone together. The story is engaging and full of charm, making it a delightful read. The reviewer appreciates the clever plot and the way the characters develop throughout the story. They also highlight the humor and wit that make the book so enjoyable. Overall, it's a charming and entertaining romance that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.

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    Is it a romance novel? Yes.

    After many complications and much confusion, everyone is on track to marry the right person.

    The Grand Sophy is a delightful romance novel with a strong, witty heroine.

Girl with her Head in a Book · 2017-01-27
delightful 3.50

The book is full of high-jinks and shenanigans, offering more excitement than an Austen novel. It's a delightful and entertaining read.

Girl with her Head in a Book finds The Grand Sophy to be full of high-jinks and shenanigans, offering more excitement than an Austen novel. The reviewer appreciates the delightful and entertaining nature of the book, highlighting the clever plot and the way the characters develop throughout the story. They also mention the humor and wit that make the book so enjoyable. Overall, it's a delightful read that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.

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    There were a good deal more high-jinks and general shenanigans than one would ever get in an Austen novel.

    The Grand Sophy is a delightful and entertaining read.

    The book is full of humor and wit.

AustenProse · 2010-08-15
entertaining 4.50

Heyer's novel is witty, fun, and romantic, with Sophy Stanton-Lacy as a powerful presence. The story is entertaining and full of charm.

AustenProse praises The Grand Sophy as a witty, fun, and romantic novel with a powerful presence in the story. The reviewer appreciates the entertaining and charming nature of the book, highlighting the clever plot and the way the characters develop throughout the story. They also mention the humor and wit that make the book so enjoyable. Overall, it's a delightful read that will keep readers engaged from start to finish.

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    Heyer's novel of manners, family and love is witty, fun, entertaining and romantic.

    Sophy Stanton-Lacy is such a powerful presence in the story.

    The story is entertaining and full of charm.

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