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Miss Kopp Investigates
by Amy Stewart
Author Amy Stewart is one of my happiest recent author discoveries. After enjoying her prior books it was time for this one, seventh in the Miss Kopp series, and it was worth the anticipation.
Set in 1919 New Jersey, the Kopp sisters have recently and unexpectedly lost their brother, Francis. Not only do the sisters need to find income in order to keep their farm, they need to find it shortly after WWI, a very daunting and overwhelming task, especially when grieving. Their sister-in-law, Bessie, is afraid of being burdensome as she is also pregnant and has two other children.
Constance is a reluctant store detective, Norma assumes the position of "manager" of the household and accounts and Fleurette, longing for excitement and adventure of the stage, finds a lackluster job of seamstress but also tries her hand at working clandestinely in divorce cases with an attorney. The story is about the sisters' daily lives and what they do to improve finances. This time the focus is on Fleurette, the youngest and least mature, though she grows profoundly. Her spirit of adventure really appeals to me as I'm the same that way.
How I love the historical details! Stewart captures the characters beautifully including mannerisms and personalities. This gentle book has subtle oomph and strength. I cannot possibly say enough about this series...you've got to try yourself. The scope for future instalments is wonderful.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this lovely, lovely book.
Set in 1919 New Jersey, the Kopp sisters have recently and unexpectedly lost their brother, Francis. Not only do the sisters need to find income in order to keep their farm, they need to find it shortly after WWI, a very daunting and overwhelming task, especially when grieving. Their sister-in-law, Bessie, is afraid of being burdensome as she is also pregnant and has two other children.
Constance is a reluctant store detective, Norma assumes the position of "manager" of the household and accounts and Fleurette, longing for excitement and adventure of the stage, finds a lackluster job of seamstress but also tries her hand at working clandestinely in divorce cases with an attorney. The story is about the sisters' daily lives and what they do to improve finances. This time the focus is on Fleurette, the youngest and least mature, though she grows profoundly. Her spirit of adventure really appeals to me as I'm the same that way.
How I love the historical details! Stewart captures the characters beautifully including mannerisms and personalities. This gentle book has subtle oomph and strength. I cannot possibly say enough about this series...you've got to try yourself. The scope for future instalments is wonderful.
My sincere thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this lovely, lovely book.