Sophie's Halloo

by Patricia Wynn

Sophie Corby thought every man was like her father and brothers--crazy for fox-hunting. Brought to London for a season, she was astonished to meet Sir Tony Farnham, who loved town, was indifferent to fox-hunting, and was possessed of polish and grace. Unfortunately, Sophie's father had found a more acceptable (to him) candidate for her hand...

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Regency, Regency Romance, Historical

221 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1989

About the author

Wynn was born in Houston, Texas, and earned a history degree from Rice University in 1972. She later attended the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona, for her Masters, and gave up a respectable career in international banking to make an abortive attempt at entering veterinary school. Deciding to stay at home and take care of her children instead, she has dedicated the remainder of her life to being a starving author with a passion for history. She sold the first book she ever wrote to Harlequin in 1987, but made up for this great start later with several unsold manuscripts dispersed lightly amongst the aforementioned published titles.

When Pat's at home, she occupies an empty nest in Newport Beach, California, with her husband and a new spoiled little puppy named Puppet.

Reviews

[QNPoohBear · Rating 2 out of 5]

At Nineteen, Sophie Corby and her parents are on the way to London for her come-out. Sophie is dreading it, fearing that all men are hunting-mad like her father and anxious to leave her to go back to the hunting field. Sophie retreats into her daydreams to avoid her father's long-winded ramblings until a chance encounter with Sir Tony Farnham opens her eyes to the fact that there are gentlemen who don't like to hunt! Sir Tony is a welcome friend in London. He is clever and easily able to capture Sophie's attention and she finds him attractive, however, Sophie's father prefers fellow hunter Mr. Rollo as a husband for Sophie. It's up to Sir Tony and Sophie to ensure they end up happily ever after. There isn't much plot in this book and it's very quiet and slow. Everything is resolved neatly but left me wondering "is that all?" Sophie is mostly bland but she grew on me once she revealed her sense of humor. Sir Tony is one of those too good to be true heroes. This book didn't thrill me but I didn't hate it. It's fine if you like quiet stories where nothing happens.

[Charris Bradshaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

a fun easy read.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a rather lovely braincandy comfort read. There's very little conflict, and what there is is pretty easily resolved. Even the characters that caused that conflict are well-meaning. Sophie and Tony are charming, and sweet together. All in all it's an enjoyable, gentle and light-hearted romance.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite romance novel. It's a sweet clean romance that I have read multiple times since I was a teen (20+ years ago)