The Grand Sophy

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When Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy is sent to South America, he leaves his spirited daughter Sophia with his sister, Elizabeth Rivenhall, in Berkeley Square. Recently returned from her travels, Sophy quickly integrates into her relatives' lives, charming everyone with her beauty, impulsiveness, and directness. Unbeknownst to the Rivenhalls, Sophy is far from the mild girl they anticipated. Aunt Lizzy is taken aback by her vivacity, while her cousin Charles Rivenhall, determined to curb her influence, plots to marry her off. Yet, Sophy has a knack for navigating tricky situations, having previously shielded her father from opportunistic women. As she settles in, Sophy realizes her relatives are in dire need of her talents: Aunt Lizzy's husband is ineffectual, Charles's engagement to the pedantic Eugenia Wraxton is stifling, and her cousin Cecelia is infatuated with a frivolous poet. Meanwhile, Herbert faces financial troubles, and the younger children crave excitement. With her unique blend of exuberance and grace, Sophy becomes the heart of her chaotic family, taking on the roles of horsewoman, social leader, and matchmaker. As she tackles their dilemmas using her unconventional methods, Sophy finds herself increasingly drawn to Charles. Could it be that the Grand Sophy has finally met her match, and what will happen to his betrothal to the unyielding Eugenia?