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The Grand Sophy
by Georgette Heyer
"I find it a marvellous circumstance, cousin, that no one has yet strangled you!"
A few years back, I discovered Heyer and read a few of her regency novels. The Grand Sophy is one of her best, less of a romance and more a comedy.
Sophy is a vivid protagonist, full of intelligence, world experience and energy. Really, she has the makings of a monster and yet remains likeable. She comes into the lives of her aunt and cousins like a whirlwind and it is hilarious to witness how she manipulates them, often without their knowledge. The rest of the cast is very colourful too, memorable, and full of quirks, if a little stereotyped. Sophy's father is hilarious and his relationship and indeed confidence in her is unusual and refreshing. In one instance however, Heyer goes down the wrong path, in the portrayal of the evil money lender. This felt jarring, especially since the novel was written in 1950 and the author should have known better.
Apart from this 'faux pas' (for want of a better word), Heyer excels in her dialogue and indeed the orchestration of her scenes, many displaying perfect timing for maximum effect, and offers us a very entertaining and funny read.
A few years back, I discovered Heyer and read a few of her regency novels. The Grand Sophy is one of her best, less of a romance and more a comedy.
Sophy is a vivid protagonist, full of intelligence, world experience and energy. Really, she has the makings of a monster and yet remains likeable. She comes into the lives of her aunt and cousins like a whirlwind and it is hilarious to witness how she manipulates them, often without their knowledge. The rest of the cast is very colourful too, memorable, and full of quirks, if a little stereotyped. Sophy's father is hilarious and his relationship and indeed confidence in her is unusual and refreshing. In one instance however, Heyer goes down the wrong path, in the portrayal of the evil money lender. This felt jarring, especially since the novel was written in 1950 and the author should have known better.
Apart from this 'faux pas' (for want of a better word), Heyer excels in her dialogue and indeed the orchestration of her scenes, many displaying perfect timing for maximum effect, and offers us a very entertaining and funny read.