Fearless Heroines: The Grand Sophy (Series #0) (Paperback)

from Zumbanista

I picked "The Grand Sophy" as my introduction to GH, and it's a WOW! Such a satisfying read, chock full of memorable characters, humour and a great detailed glimpse into the society, fashions and speech of the Regency period. I understand the author was the undisputed expert of this era and it re...

from mjmbecky

I struggled to get into The Grand Sophy in the beginning, as I didn't naturally connect with Sophy or her cousins. Like many free-spirited young ladies in novels before and since, Sophy is not only the kind of character you know is going to get into trouble, but who is also going to worm her way ...

from catseyegreen

Fun and light-hearted, this is a great escapist read. re-read 8/8/2023

from lit_chick

The widowed Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy is needed in Brazil on business, and he leaves his only daughter, Sophy, with his sister, Lady Ombersly, in Berkley Square. But all is not completely serene at Berkley just at present. Lord Omberlsy has shamefully gambled the estate into arrears. Auspiciously, ...

from patrickgarson

I'm in two minds about recommending The Grand Sophy to Heyer neophytes. On the one hand, the book is an unalloyed delight. On the other, it represents Heyer at the absolute peak of her powers - and thus might be better saved for further down the track, when one can fully appreciate its merits! Li...