I've probably read this book a dozen times. I love the strength of the character and how she handily solves everyone's problems which mostly include matchmaking and frightening off mean grabby moneylenders. She's no prissy! I don't know who's on the cover of this edition, but it can't be the Grand Sophy. She's much more elegant and bold. The edition I first read as a teenager has proud Sophy riding a beautiful horse.