Sophia: A Romance

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Sophia: A Romance

by Stanley John Weyman

EN·~10 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total

By STANLEY J. WEYMAN.

1:11

SOPHIA

0:18

BY - STANLEY J. WEYMAN - AUTHOR OF "THE CASTLE INN," "A GENTLEMAN OF FRANCE," "UNDER THE RED ROBE," "MY LADY ROTHA," ETC.

0:07

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:44

SOPHIA

0:00

CHAPTER I - A LITTLE TOAD

22:59

CHAPTER II - AT VAUXHALL

25:23

CHAPTER III - THE CLOCK-MAKER

24:29

CHAPTER IV - A DISCOVERY

21:56

CHAPTER V - THE WORLD WELL LOST

24:33

Description

In the bustling heart of 1742 London, the modest Northey household becomes a stage for restless ambition and simmering tension. Young Sophia, shy and delicate, finds herself under the sharp gaze of her outspoken sister, who pushes her toward a marriage that promises wealth but little affection. As the family gathers around the dining table, whispers of a charming Irish suitor stir both hope and anxiety in the young woman’s heart.

The story captures the clash between societal expectations and personal desire, painting a vivid portrait of a woman caught between duty and longing. Through witty dialogue and richly described interiors, listeners are drawn into the intimate world of Georgian society, where every glance and remark carries weight. As Sophia navigates the pressures of her relatives and the allure of a potential love, the narrative unfolds with humor, tenderness, and the promise of a journey toward self‑discovery.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (590K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books

Release date

2012-03-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Stanley John Weyman

Stanley John Weyman

1855–1928

Best known for swashbuckling historical romances full of intrigue, danger, and sharp plotting, this English novelist was once wildly popular with readers of adventure fiction. His stories often bring late 16th- and early 17th-century France vividly to life.

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