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mcf's review against another edition
4.0
The best thing about these books is the complexity of the characters and the relationships -- the (major) imperfections of the characters at its center are never hidden and, as an added bonus, we have a man and a woman working closely together with discussion of romance. Hurrah! Oh, and also? The woman is wearing a sweet-ass red suit at one point and is SO EXCITED but how great she looks. I mean, books focused on RL lady cops are obv going to be unusual, but hoorah for the absence of compulsory, fancy dress heterosexuality.
motormommy's review against another edition
4.0
I’m really really enjoying this series. It’s fictional but largely based in facts from the time. Constance Kopp is an intriguing character. There is suspense and action all on a realistic historical backdrop. Descriptions of every day things - like a shave bar and tooth powder- that add to the charm.
mamap's review against another edition
4.0
I'm glad her first book was popular enough to be made into a series. These 3 "sisters" are characters and fun. And the trials fo being a large woman who wants to be a deputy in 1915 are fascinating - women didn't even have a vote.
Constance is working as the female jail matron and while helping watch a male inmate at the hospital - she unwittingly lets him escape. There's nothing for her to do, but try and get him back.
Constance is working as the female jail matron and while helping watch a male inmate at the hospital - she unwittingly lets him escape. There's nothing for her to do, but try and get him back.
mawalker1962's review against another edition
4.0
The second book in the Kopp Sisters series is another fast-paced page turner. Amy Stewart skillfully weaves real tidbits from the 1910s into an entertaining tale of female ingenuity and persistence. USA Today called Constance Kopp an American Maisie Dobbs, but I think these books are lighter in spirit and tone.
lisawreading's review against another edition
5.0
The second book in the Kopp Sisters trilogy is just as terrific as the first. The character dynamics, the time period, and the action are all fantastic. I listened to the audio -- highly recommended.
majo_barr's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
spinstah's review against another edition
5.0
Utterly delightful. This picks up the story with our heroine accidentally allowing an inmate to escape. She goes after him and mayhem ensues.
carolpk's review against another edition
Blending brains with a bit of brawn and fiction with a bit of fact, Amy Stewart’s The Kopp Sisters Series #2 is #1 in my book.
The Hook After reading Girl Waits With Gun I would beg, borrow and steal to read Lady Cop Makes Trouble. Thank heavens Edelweiss and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt kept me an honest woman by allowing me access to read the e-galley due to be published September 6, 2016
The Line Due to the publisher’s request I must forgo any great lines from the e-galley/ Fear not there are worthy lines.
The Sinker – With this continuation of the Kopp Sisters adventures, the US now has its own delightful heroines to compete with some of the best British female mysteries going.
As with the first in the series, Girl Waits With Gun, the sinister deeds are secondary to character development and setting the scene. Though I would not classify The Kopp Sisters as cozies, they are not horribly violent and should be able to be read by a large audience without complaint. Constance is the star of the show once again but Norma and Fluerette make their presence known.
Constance Kopp truly has grit. Hope you’ll join me in becoming a fan. I can’t wait to read the next in this entertaining series.
For a behind the scenes look at the real characters visit http://www.amystewart.com/characters/
The Hook After reading Girl Waits With Gun I would beg, borrow and steal to read Lady Cop Makes Trouble. Thank heavens Edelweiss and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt kept me an honest woman by allowing me access to read the e-galley due to be published September 6, 2016
The Line Due to the publisher’s request I must forgo any great lines from the e-galley/ Fear not there are worthy lines.
The Sinker – With this continuation of the Kopp Sisters adventures, the US now has its own delightful heroines to compete with some of the best British female mysteries going.
As with the first in the series, Girl Waits With Gun, the sinister deeds are secondary to character development and setting the scene. Though I would not classify The Kopp Sisters as cozies, they are not horribly violent and should be able to be read by a large audience without complaint. Constance is the star of the show once again but Norma and Fluerette make their presence known.
Constance Kopp truly has grit. Hope you’ll join me in becoming a fan. I can’t wait to read the next in this entertaining series.
For a behind the scenes look at the real characters visit http://www.amystewart.com/characters/
bmg20's review against another edition
4.0
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“‘Lady Cop Makes Trouble.’ That’s our headline.”
“Am I making trouble for the sheriff or the criminals?” I asked.
“Both, at the moment. You’ll be famous either way.”
The year is 1915 and Constance Kopp couldn’t be more pleased with her new role as the first female deputy in Bergen County, New Jersey. Her happiness comes to a crashing halt when Sheriff Heath advises her that the law allowing women to be police officers doesn’t necessarily apply to women deputies, and that there must be a legal precedent in order for her to keep her job. Until that precedent can be found (or until Sheriff Heath decides to set his own precedent) Constance is given the role of jail matron in charge of the female prisoners. To make matters worse, a prisoner escapes from her watch and not only is she facing serious trouble but due to a law of the time, the Sheriff may actually be jailed in the escaped prisoners place. Constance admits full blame for her error but instead of wallowing in the loss of the future she dreamed for herself, she decides to get out there and find the prisoner and right a wrong.
Lady Cop Makes Trouble was yet another captivating and enticing story and Constance is even more of a charismatic character. Fascinating and incredibly memorable, Constance Amelie Kopp was a real woman in history that was credited as being one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs. The story has been embellished making this a work of fiction, however much of it still remains true. She really did go after an escaped prisoner by the name of Dr. von Matthesius, she was responsible for a major arrest during the investigation, and the three boys which brought Dr. von Matthesius to the attention of the authorities were also real individuals from history. The blending of both fact and fiction emphasizes what a thorough amount of historical research was conducted to bring such an enigmatic character to life.
What was most enticing about this installment was how realistic the story portrays detective work. It showed the long nights standing on cold streets waiting for suspects to make an appearance, the time spent waiting for trial, and running out of leads and being unsure of what to do next. Sure, that may seem boring and tedious especially when it comes to having to actually read about it, but it was all just so refreshingly genuine feeling compared to mysteries where everything goes perfectly. I for one had many childhood aspirations of someday being a detective and solving crimes (this can be mostly blamed on Nancy Drew and X-Files) and while Nancy Drew and Dana Scully are perfectly acceptable role models, Constance Kopp is the real deal. I anxiously await future adventures from the inspirational Constance Kopp.
I received this book free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
“‘Lady Cop Makes Trouble.’ That’s our headline.”
“Am I making trouble for the sheriff or the criminals?” I asked.
“Both, at the moment. You’ll be famous either way.”
The year is 1915 and Constance Kopp couldn’t be more pleased with her new role as the first female deputy in Bergen County, New Jersey. Her happiness comes to a crashing halt when Sheriff Heath advises her that the law allowing women to be police officers doesn’t necessarily apply to women deputies, and that there must be a legal precedent in order for her to keep her job. Until that precedent can be found (or until Sheriff Heath decides to set his own precedent) Constance is given the role of jail matron in charge of the female prisoners. To make matters worse, a prisoner escapes from her watch and not only is she facing serious trouble but due to a law of the time, the Sheriff may actually be jailed in the escaped prisoners place. Constance admits full blame for her error but instead of wallowing in the loss of the future she dreamed for herself, she decides to get out there and find the prisoner and right a wrong.
Lady Cop Makes Trouble was yet another captivating and enticing story and Constance is even more of a charismatic character. Fascinating and incredibly memorable, Constance Amelie Kopp was a real woman in history that was credited as being one of America’s first female deputy sheriffs. The story has been embellished making this a work of fiction, however much of it still remains true. She really did go after an escaped prisoner by the name of Dr. von Matthesius, she was responsible for a major arrest during the investigation, and the three boys which brought Dr. von Matthesius to the attention of the authorities were also real individuals from history. The blending of both fact and fiction emphasizes what a thorough amount of historical research was conducted to bring such an enigmatic character to life.
What was most enticing about this installment was how realistic the story portrays detective work. It showed the long nights standing on cold streets waiting for suspects to make an appearance, the time spent waiting for trial, and running out of leads and being unsure of what to do next. Sure, that may seem boring and tedious especially when it comes to having to actually read about it, but it was all just so refreshingly genuine feeling compared to mysteries where everything goes perfectly. I for one had many childhood aspirations of someday being a detective and solving crimes (this can be mostly blamed on Nancy Drew and X-Files) and while Nancy Drew and Dana Scully are perfectly acceptable role models, Constance Kopp is the real deal. I anxiously await future adventures from the inspirational Constance Kopp.
I received this book free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.