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Henrietta

The official Georgette Heyer regency romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author - ‘Utterly joyful’ Santa Montefiore

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Henrietta

By: Sophie Irwin
Narrated by: Cariad Lloyd
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The new authorised novel from Georgette Heyer, the original Queen of Regency Romance -written by SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Sophie Irwin - perfect for fans of Bridgerton!

Henrietta has secretly loved Arthur, Lord Allerton, since childhood. He is the only man who is interested in her rather than her fortune – just not in the way that she wants.

After three years away at war, Arthur has returned to London to find everything changed. His finances are ruined, his family in chaos. And sweet, shy Hetty is … different.

For Hetty has set herself a challenge: she has one summer to become the charming, dashing Diamond she’s always wished to be. And either Arthur will notice her, or she’ll give up her dreams entirely.

But in a glittering Season plagued by scandal and intrigue, is there still room for love . . . ?

'Utterly joyous' Santa Montefiore
'Henrietta is an absolute balm for the soul' Sarra Manning
'It has brought me so much happiness' Cressida McLaughlin

© Sophie Irwin 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

 Family Life Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency Emotionally Gripping
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Critic reviews

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. (Sarra Manning)
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. (Cressida McLaughlin)
I absolutely devoured this … All the magic of an original Georgette Heyer with added Sophie Irwin wit and charm. (Jessica Bull)
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! (Beth O'Leary)
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. (Cesca Major)
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! (Beth Morrey)
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. (Niamh Hargan)
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! (Santa Montefiore)
'A brilliant homage as well as a marvellous romp . . . A charming delight.' (Fiona Davis)
'A charming Regency Romance ... the story is delightful' (Jennifer Kloester, Patroness of the International Georgette Heyer Society)
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Have spent my adult life reading and re-reading Georgette Heyer regency novels I have now found an author who equals Georgette. I look forward to listening or reading many more titles by thus author.

The new queen of Regency romance

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I’ve not finished the book yet but recognise plotlines from Frederica, The Grand Sophy, all of GH’s books where the hero has a flighty younger sister and Cotillion. Narration is well enough, but shan’t buy another GH re-boot.

Derivative

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The ending was too true to Heyer with just one kiss! A bit more romantic dialogue, please. Good performance except for poor pronunciation of French words.

True to the spirit of Georgette Heyer.

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Not even close to a Heyer. A bit silly with lots of very familiar phrases. It was light and entertaining but meh.

It’s ok

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This was an enjoyable listen with some delightful comic characters. The plot was an amalgamation of several others I have read but non the worse for that. The narrator tended to gabble and it suited me better to slow it down a couple of notches. She wasn’t the best but still did a reasonable job. This is a crowded genre and this author is among the better ones.

Amusing and charming regency romance

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