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The Grand Sophy (Paperback)

by Georgette Heyer (Author)
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  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099465639
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099465638
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,556 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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When the redoubtable Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy is ordered to South America on Diplomatic Business he parks hi sonly daughter Sophy on his sister in Berkeley Square. But Sophy's cousins are in a sad tangle. The heartless and tyrannical Charles is betrothed to a pedantic bluestocking almost as tiresome as himself; Cecilia is besotted with a beautiful but quite feather-brained poet; and Hubert has fallen foul of a money-lender. It looks like the Grand Sophy has arrived just in time to save them all-


About the Author

Author of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, who made the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of fifteen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. Although most famous for her historical novels, she also wrote eleven detective stories. Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best!, 14 Mar 2001
This review is from: The Grand Sophy (Paperback)
This Heyer title ranks among my favourites (admittedly there are quite a lot of them in this category...) Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy a diplomat (though one wonders), on being posted to South America from Europe lands his "little" Sophy on his sister, who presides over a rather unhappy household. But never mind, Sophy will sort it out. I'm not going to say any more. For those who know Heyer, this is a most delightful example of her work. If you are new to her, I don't think you could do better than start here. You will be hooked.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Grand, 18 Nov 2005
By shagufta (karachi Pakistan) - See all my reviews
Perhaps one of the most delightful of Ms. Heyer’s Regncy Romances, The Grand Sophy is a treat from beginning to end.
If Mr. Charles Rivenhall could have foreseen the havoc his cousin Sophia (Sophy to friends) would wreck in his life he would never have allowed his mother to invite her for a visit. Or would he?
For Sophy is as irresistible as she is incorrigible. From the moment she steps into this sombre household she sees that they are all sadly in need of her help. Beautiful Cecilia is pining away in her love for a poet; poor Herbert is in the clutches of a moneylender and Charles himself is betrothed to the most depressing female imaginable. But Sophy is nothing if not resourceful. With wit and charm as her only weapons, she sets out to sort out the family’s problems, and in the process finds her true love as well.
Heyer’s brilliant wit and intelligent humour make her work stand head and shoulders above the rest. Avoiding the usual clichés of this genre, she endows her heroines with as much brain as beauty and an independence of spirit that makes them so much fun to read about.
If you feel romance novels should be explicitly passionate, Heyer may not be for you. But if a comedy of manners, with engaging characters, hilarious dialogue and between-the-lines romance is your cup of tea, The Grand Sophy is just the book for you
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars As a heroine she stands alone!, 21 Jun 2000
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There never was and never will be a heroine quite like Sophy. From the moment she arrives at the home of her poor Aunt life was never the same again. Her outrageous ideas for rescuing her cousins from there several plights will leave you breathless from wonder and laughter. Check out her trip to a greasy money lender. Far from being overawed and afraid she berates him for not kepping his rooms clean! She comes up trumps in all situations. We could all do with a friend like her to get us out of the holes in which we find our selves. Do your self a favour and settle down for a great read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
In my opinion this is the best of all Georgette Heyer's regency novels. It's extremely clever and at times very funny. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Eden Parish

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my top three - and the perfect introduction to Heyer
If I were to advise someone who was thinking about whether to read Georgette Heyer as to which book to read first, I think it would have to be this one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bookelephant

5.0 out of 5 stars Sparkling period romance
One of Georgette Heyer's most appealing Regency romances: if you're not already a Georgette Heyer fan, but like historical fiction that's a little bit Jane Austen (but lighter),... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Deise Daisy

5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer
Usual good writing of Georgette Heyer books and as often occurs in her books a twist to make it different.Another book to enjoy for the avid reader of this author.
Published 3 months ago by R. J. Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand Sophy is a devilishly fine girl!
First published in 1950, The Grand Sophy contains one of Georgette Heyer's most endearingly outrageous heroines. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Laurel Ann

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best
The Grand Sophy
This is an amazing book. Definately one of Heyer's best. Recommended by my mother and aunt. My housemate and I both loved it.
Published 9 months ago by E. Williamson

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best!
This is one of the very best Heyer. Such a significant heroine that I ended up naming my daugher after her! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Leighton

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
My mum has all Georgette Heyer's books and this was the first one I read - I love it and have read it over and over again. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Badgergirl

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Heyer ever!
I absolutely adore this book - its one of my favourite comfort reads whenever I read a lift. All the characters are brilliant and the plot's great fun. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Creature Comforts

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite Heyer books
I have many favourites amongst Heyer's works but this is probably one of the most read ones in my collection. Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Fayyaz

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