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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
reflective
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault
Minor: Gaslighting
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Another fun installment. I guess it’s been a while since I read the last one because I had no memory of where it left off. You eventually get up to speed but I would have preferred that to happen a little faster. The beginning was a bit disorienting. I did like how this one focuses more on Fleurette and how she’s coming into her own.
Are you ever afraid to read a book? I was. Let me explain. I've followed Amy Stewart's Miss Kopp books from book 1. I loved them all but knew as the years rolled by and time swiftly flew by that changes would be made. Would Stewart be able to deliver while keeping her characters and plot from becoming stagnant.
Have no fear my faithful followers. Amy Stewart delivers. All the Kopp sisters are at odds as their former jobs seem over. Yes, World War I has ended and Constance needs to find a new career. Norma's homing pigeons are no longer needed. Strep throat causing loss of her voice has put Fluerette's dream of the stage on hold. To make life decisions even harder, Francis, their brother, has died. He leaves his widow, Bess and their children in a home they can't support and almost penniless. Whatever plans the sisters had, Bess and the children need them more, both for emotional and financial support.
Those of you who have followed The Kopps, have no fear. You will not be disappointed. It's a smooth transition of lives continuing to be led. If you haven't read any of the series, start with Girl Waits With Gun, the first in this superior series. You're in for a treat. I have to wait until the next book is published.
I read this book as an ARC in 2021 due to the generosity of Marinier Books, Amy Stewart and Edelweiss. Thank you for this privilege.
This Miss Kopp novel centers around a different Kopp, Miss Fleurette Kopp. When Mr. Kopp (Francis) dies suddenly the Kopp sisters come back together to help Mrs. Kopp. Norma comes back from France and focuses on selling the farm so they can live in town near Bessie. Constance comes back from DC and gives up her job with the Bureau of Investigation to get a job in Patterson to help pay the bills. Fleurette gets an interesting offer that brings in more money than she could hope and helps her solve the problems Francis left behind. During Fleurette's job she befriends a client and takes it upon herself to help her out.
This was probably one of the more enjoyable Kopp novels since the first one. It also sets up the next novel in the series. If you have read the series definitely pick this one up.
This was probably one of the more enjoyable Kopp novels since the first one. It also sets up the next novel in the series. If you have read the series definitely pick this one up.
This installment in the series is based around the youngest Kopp sister, Fluerette. I really liked having her more involved and loved that her passion for drama and excitement led her to become somewhat of an investigator. Excited to see what happens next!
No language or violence to speak of.
No language or violence to speak of.
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Wonderful. The author is not now continuing this series, although she left the door wide open for another sequel if she changes her mind.
The previous book, #6, was epistolary, and I’m not sure if that’s why I didn’t enjoy it as much. This book focuses on Fleurette, which is a welcome change. Great writing of a stylish era. Excellent historical fiction.
The previous book, #6, was epistolary, and I’m not sure if that’s why I didn’t enjoy it as much. This book focuses on Fleurette, which is a welcome change. Great writing of a stylish era. Excellent historical fiction.