This was my first introduction to the world of Georgette Heyer and what an introduction it what. I still laugh to this day at Sophy's delightful unconventionality and at the way her poor bewildered cousins learn to deal with her. A wonderful, wonderful book with great period detail and a light-hearted touch That makes it refreshing and non-sentimental at the sametime. Read it. I'll not spoil the enchantment for you but beware ... Sophy (and in consequence Heyer herself) is very addictive. You might just find yourself craving more.