I'm still not quite sure what to think of this book. It was a good read but probably not something I will read again.

I love Georgette Heyer books. It gave me a lot of pleasure to read her again. I don't recall reading this one. I loved the character of Sophy and how she fixed everyone's problems.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for the opportunity to read this recently updated title. An honest review was requested but not required.

The Grand Sophy has been on my TBR list for a very, very long time. Frankly, every book I've read by Georgette Heyer has been eminently enjoyable and I'm not sure why I never tackled this one. Sophy, of titular Grandness, is a real firecracker and eminently entertaining. She has clearly learned early how to manage her life and those around her, and manipulate situations to her liking. Despite having been (first) published many years ago at this point, Sophy's character is not dated at all and still fully relatable to the modern reader.

I really enjoyed Sophy's effortless handling of cousin Hubert, the smaller kids with their new pet monkey Jacko, the Celia's romance, and the delicate matter of the odious Eugenia Wraxton. I even learned a new word (contumacious, the quality of being stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority) which is something of a rarity. The ONLY thing that gave me some pause was the fact that (and surely, I'm not the only one to note it?!) Sophy ends up with [ her FIRST COUSIN. *That* is a plot element that might be somewhat distasteful for some modern readers. Otherwise, this was a perfect book and completely reignited my desire to tackle Ms. Heyer's remaining backlog.

The Grand Sophy is the very first Georgette Heyer book I have ever read, one that was originally published in 1950. I wasn’t sure how much I would like a historical romance written over seventy years ago, but it surprised me.

I found the story charming, laugh out loud funny at times, and only wished the ending wouldn’t have been so abrupt and that Charles and Sophy were not literal cousins.

It wasn’t until I finished the book and read the note about “History and Literary Repair” that I realized the original The Grand Sophy featured a scene that “perpetuates structural antisemitism, damaging and undervaluing the people of the Jewish faith.” The note further adds that “...with the support of the Heyer estate, we have engaged in what’s called ‘literary repair’...changing adjectives and some sentences to move away from damaging stereotypes.”

It left me with mixed feelings, because I do not want to consume media that perpetuates antisemitism, even one that underwent “literary repair.” It served as a reminder that I must remain conscious about the media that I consume.

A well-traveled diplomat's daughter, Sophy knows how to play the demure and compliant miss. Meanwhile, she uses her sharp mind to manage her aunt and cousins, who are in desperate need of saving—even if they don't recognize it. Her father wisher her to find a husband—will she also find love along the way?

This book is delightful. Sophy is my favorite kind of character—one who understands how to wield power from a place of kindness.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I think with every one of these Georgette Heyer romances that I read that they just can't get any better, but they seem to. I don't know if it is actually better, or just that I'm in love with the most recent one that I've read.
The Grand Sophy is a delight, arriving in her cousin's life and determined to sort them all out. Unlike many young women who take charge, Sophy isn't mistaken in her actions. Instead, everyone else is confused about what she's up to but she has no doubt and for the most part, it all pans out.
Sophy is brilliant and in her cousin, she finds the perfect partner. They bring out the best in one another and although she would no doubt spend the rest of her life driving him crazy, I think he'd be happy for the most part.
These romances are tremendous fun and I'm really enjoying reading them.

Sophy was a woman far ahead of her time. She was a straight shooter with a courageous heart and a steady mind. She challenges society’s rules and the heart and mind of the one who loves her. I didn’t like the idea of first cousins marrying each other it felt incestuous. Having no idea how things were in that era, I would say no more, except it was a hilarious and engaging read.

When I requested this novel I didn’t realize the author is famous for being an early British romance novelist. This story was first published in 1950 and the author passed away in 1974. Her books are seemingly being published again and I received an ARC via NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca.

When her father (Sir Horace) needs to go to South America he asks his sister to watch over Sophy. Sophy is a grand character. She grew up with her military father and she is excellent at managing people around her. She isn’t a naive miss but instead befriends everyone without breaking any society rules. It is flummoxing to cousin Charles her love interest who likes his orderly house as it was.

The plot is fun but I think the older writing style is an obstacle for me. And Charles wasn’t in my mind much of a catch. But the author wrote in different times and is an acknowledged expert on the Regency era. Just three stars from me but I can see others enjoying it more.

When Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy is ordered to South America on business, he leaves his only daughter Sophy with his sister, Lady Ombersley, in Berkeley Square. But Sophy's cousins are in a sad state, and she's arrived just in time to save them all. But she hadn't reckoned with Charles Rivenhall, the Ombersleys' heir, who is very unappreciative of her efforts.

The Grand Sophy was grand in every sense of the word. She was a force to reckon with, and everyone fortunate (or unfortunate 😂) to make her acquaintance was left in awe of her bold personality.

I loved her scheming ways that always intended to benefit those that she cared about. I absolutely adored how vexed with her Charles always was, and at the same time enamored, that his fiancée paled in comparison.

Of course, thanks to Sophy, things all worked out in the end of everyone, and I was left with a smile on my face for the brilliance that is The Grand Sophy. Amazing!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for an ARC.

I've been meaning to read The Grand Sophy for a long time and was excited to see it on Netgalley with an update. Over the past year or so, I've consumed quite a bit of historical romance, which led me to believe this would be up my alley. Sadly, I disliked this book. While Sophy was an interesting character, I greatly disliked Charles as the hero. I also found myself bored by several scenes and ended up skimming to make it to the end. I think part of the reasons I've enjoyed more recent historical romance is that they are a bit more modern despite the historical setting.

I think I have only read one other book by this author and it was a long time ago, but I was curious about this one when I seen it on Netgalley so grabbed it.

I had to remind myself while I was reading this that it was written a long time ago when romances were written differently because this really didn't feel like a romance. I know it was I believe suppose to be mainly about Sophy, hense the title, but it was hard to believe in the conclusion.

Since Sir Horace was going to be gone to South America he asked his sister if it was okay to leave Sophy with her. It's funny because she is a grown woman but yet couldn't stay by herself, but such was the times. Anyway, Sophy is not your normal lady, I mean she comes bearing monkey as a gift for the kids!

When Sophy arrives she pretty much takes over things in a grand way. She was raised differently and is really one to put plans together to push people in the right way and this doesn't go very well with Charles Rivenhall, the heir and person in charge of the household.

He doesn't like Sophy's interferences with how he is dealing with his sister and many other things. It was really hard to believe that in the end he falls for Sophy.

Although I will say I think I know pretty much the time he started to think a little differently about Sophy, but still he was pretty gruff about things right up till the things that happen at the end making this hard for me to believe in the romance.

That aside I really liked Sophy and she made me laugh a lot, she was spunky, and brave and really turned the household upside down. So overall, I thought this was an okay read and would try more from this author.

The Grand Sophy" by Georgette Heyer is an entertaining and delightful novel that is sure to charm lovers of Regency-era romance and comedy of manners. The story is centered on Sophy Stanton-Lacy, a young woman who is sent to live with her cousins, the Ombersleys, in London. Sophy's arrival sparks a series of events that lead to her charming and reforming her wayward relatives and acquaintances while also getting caught up in her own romantic tangle.

Heyer's writing is engaging and witty, and she has a great understanding of the social customs and mores of Regency England. The characters are well-drawn, with distinct personalities and quirks that add depth and humor to the story. Sophy, in particular, is a delightful protagonist who is sharp-witted, quick-tongued, and a joy to follow throughout the novel.

One of the book's strengths is its ability to balance romance and comedy, creating a satisfying blend of tension, misunderstanding, and humor that keeps readers engaged. The romance is sweet, and the comedy of manners is sharp and satirical, providing plenty of laughs along the way.

Overall, "The Grand Sophy" is a charming and entertaining novel that is sure to delight readers who appreciate the wit and humor of Regency-era romance and comedy of manners. Heyer's writing is engaging and entertaining, and the story is a wonderful example of her talent for blending romance and humor in an authentic and entertaining way.

The extra chapter makes so much sense in nowadays times and I for one am very grateful for it

The Grand Sophy is so witty and incredibly funny. I truly adored Sophy and loved all of her antics. She's such an amazing character, strong-willed, independent, funny, and overall kind. Everything she does is to make those around her happy.
This is one I could see myself reading again and again it was just so cleverly written.

I read a special edition with a fabulous introduction by Eloisa James.
Thank you, Netgalley, and the publisher for allowing me an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It´s curious how so many readers nowadays don't know about Georgette Heyer (1902-1974).
She died 49 years ago. She was the one who invented the historical romance subgenre, in a similar style to Austen, but taking into consideration many details in all her novels about the historical period, as at that time, people had already forgot about the Regency. She dedicated many years to research and collect papers, letters and so about the Regency era (1811-1820). She was a best seller of her time in Europe and the US.
Her novels are the inspiration for many authors. I'm surprised that in this edition, the years she lived, many important details about her life and accomplishment (like publishing 56 novels and 2 essays) are not mentioned.
That said, I don't agree with any of the edits made to this classic novel. With the ongoing issues of censorship to other classical literature heroes like Roald Dahl and Agatha Christie, this only begs the question: who's next? Why can't you leave these great novels alone?

So pleased to see these classic Georgette Heyer books remarketed. They should definitely be embraced by the current generation of romance and historical fiction lovers. I hadn’t read this since my teens and rereading it felt so fresh and easy. I can recommend this without reservation to so many readers! Heyer needs rediscovery!

I completely love Georgette Heyer books!! This one is a classic and I live that they are back out and reaching a new audience. She is one of the main reasons I adore Regency Romance. Yes I am completely in love with this story!
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The Grand Sophy will always have a special place in my heart as my first Georgette Heyer novel. Like many of her books, it begins with several chapters of setup, getting to know the players and the game board, before building up speed and barrelling toward a madcap, screwball ending as only Heyer can write one. The characters and plot are delightful, and the romance is fun, satisfying, and swoony. This edition includes a lovely introduction by Eloisa James, talking about her first impressions of the book and how it shaped her ideas about what romance could do.

The infamous moneylender scene has also been edited to tone down Heyer's antisemitic stereotypes as much as possible. And while I am of two minds when it comes to editing actual text (people should be able to enjoy good stories without being slapped in the face by casual -isms but also we need to talk about those -isms lest we whitewash the past and forget the lessons learned), I very much appreciated the thoughtful editorial note on the changes and on the context of Heyer's scene as-written, which is clear about why it was so problematic, then and now. This note, in many ways, helps address some of my own concerns about whitewashing and forgetting, but personally, I would rather put the ugly baby on the table and call it what it is so we can have a full discussion about it.

I really wanted to like this book - but it's just too wordy for me. It look a while to read and when I was reading, I skipped over parts because it was just so dragged out.

Sophy is an interesting character - she's fun, outspoken and has a way of making people turn to her way of thinking. I enjoyed the cat and mouse romance with Mr. Rivenhall. The side characters were all well developed and entertaining as well.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a digital temporary ARC in return for my review.

"The Grand Sophy" by Georgette Heyer is a delightful and witty novel that is sure to delight fans of Regency-era romance and comedy of manners. The story follows the arrival of Sophy Stanton-Lacy, a strong-willed and unconventional young woman, to the home of her cousins, the Ombersleys, in London. As Sophy sets about charming and reforming her wayward relatives and their acquaintances, she finds herself caught up in a romantic tangle of her own.

Heyer's writing is witty and engaging, with a keen eye for the social mores and customs of Regency England. The characters are vividly drawn, with distinctive personalities and quirks that add depth and humor to the story. Sophy, in particular, is a delightful protagonist, with a sharp tongue and a quick wit that make her a joy to follow throughout the novel.

One of the strengths of "The Grand Sophy" is its ability to balance romance and comedy in a way that feels both authentic and entertaining. The romance is sweet and satisfying, with just the right amount of tension and misunderstanding to keep readers engaged. Meanwhile, the comedy of manners is sharp and observant, with plenty of humor and satire to keep readers laughing.

Overall, "The Grand Sophy" is a charming and entertaining novel that is sure to delight fans of Regency-era romance and comedy of manners. It's a perfect book for those looking for a light-hearted and uplifting read that will transport them to a bygone era of elegance and romance.

Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

The Queen of historical romance in an updated cover. What is there to say about Heyer other than to read her. Romantic, detailed and fun..