Henrietta

Henrietta is an absolute balm for the soul . Warm, witty and full of the most delicious historical detail, lightly woven into this heartwarming story about missed chances and romantic scheming at the height of the London season. Georgette Heyer's legacy is in safe hands with Sophie Irwin .

Henrietta is an absolute balm for the soul . Warm, witty and full of the most delicious historical detail, lightly woven into this heartwarming story about missed chances and romantic scheming at the height of the London season. Georgette Heyer's legacy is in safe hands with Sophie Irwin .

This is a complete joy of a book. Every page sparkles with Georgette Heyer’s wit, warmth and tenderness, and Sophie’s brilliant voice shines too, making for an irresistible love story . . . It has brought me so much happiness, and I know it’s a book I’ll reread often .

I absolutely devoured this … All the magic of an original Georgette Heyer with added Sophie Irwin wit and charm.

An extraordinary achievement. I adored every character, every turn of phrase. I laughed out loud and the ending had me beaming with joy. A triumph!

Oh how I adored it. A wonderful, warm, witty Regency romance. Sophie has done an amazing job of bringing Hetty to life and giving her her happy ending. An absorbing, finely paced and plotted read. Better than a masked ball. Loved it.

I can think of no one better qualified than (the Grand?!) Sophie Irwin to take on the mantle of this treasured legacy. Henrietta is as sharp and witty as Venetia or Frederica or any of Georgette Heyer's beloved romances, with all their delightful hallmarks. Capital!

I completely adored this novel – Sophie is such a funny, clever writer and she tells this story with real style and sincerity. I know it will delight Heyer devotees and new readers alike.

Henrietta is a beautifully written, meticulously researched, entertaining and compelling read. I was absorbed from the very first line – that is the mark of a natural and gifted storyteller! Above all, it’s utterly joyous and a real antidote to these troublesome times. More please!

'A brilliant homage as well as a marvellous romp . . . A charming delight. '

Sophie Irwin grew up in Dorset. She spent years immersed in historical fiction, first as a student when she wrote her undergraduate thesis on Georgette Heyer, and then as an editor, before she began writing her own. Her debut novel, A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting , was a Sunday Times bestseller, and has been translated into twenty languages worldwide.