I love epistolary novels, and seeing as how Constance, Norma, and Fleurette are split up in this latest installment, I felt it was a unique way to keep them all “together.” Norma is, of course, going to war alongside her pigeons off in France, Fleurette is on tour, and Constance is doing what she does best by helping capture criminals at home for the FBI (when it was known only as the Bureau of Investigation).

This book felt much shorter than the others and I’m not sure if it was because of the format or simply because Stewart had to come up with much of the material for this entry. In the notes at the end of the book she admits that she didn’t have much to go on in terms of what the Kopp sisters were up to, but you would never know that by reading the book! Many of the events are based on things that actually happened at the time (albeit, not to the Kopps), but given current events I will say I was a little disappointed that the Spanish Flu only made a small cameo toward the end.

I don’t think it’s necessary to have read all the prior books to enjoy this as a standalone, although there are obviously some recurring characters. If you’re interested in lady spy novels this is certainly a must read. As always, I’m curious to see what the Kopp sisters are up to next, and it sounds like the following book will have some existing material to go off of.

Another book in this wonderful series.Ive enjoyed each book the latest one drew me right in to this engaging story ,zThe author mixes history & fiction in her special way.#netgalley #hmh

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of Dear Miss Kopp.

I love the Kopp sisters and this series so I was SO excited when my request was approved.

I'm not a fan of novels written in an epistolary format, but I was so eager to find out what happens next for Constance, Norma and Fleurette that it didn't bother me as much that the novel was written in a series of letters.

Set during the first World War, for the first time, the Kopp ladies are separated; Norma is in France, Constance is undercover, and Fleurette is traveling with May Ward, entertaining the troops and keeping their spirits up.

Through the sisters' amusing letters, told in their unique voices (which Ms. Stewart excelled at), we learn about their numerous adventures and escapades.

Ms. Stewart crafts a fascinating story using creative license and historical facts against the backdrop of Europe in war, the US engaged in protecting our soldiers and our liberty, and Fleurette's difficulties in traveling when women were not allowed the freedoms we have now.

One of the best things about this series is the historical context and information Ms. Stewart always brings to the narrative; the facts and tidbits about what it was like for women during this time, and unknowingly at the time, one of the reasons women entered the workforce and stayed.

The Kopp sisters are doing their part for the war effort, utilizing their unique skill set; Constance is positive and forthright; Norma is her usual droll, taciturn self, and Fleurette has matured from a flighty teenager to an ambitious young woman who knows what she wants, and what she wants is a career on the stage.

Dear Miss Kopp leaves the readers wanting more as each sisters are offered a chance to continue their personal journeys on their respective paths toward reaching their career goals.

This series promotes self-empowerment, feminism without being preachy and patronizing, and all the ideals and virtues we would want strong women (and men) to practice, uphold and implement in their own lives, personally and professionally.

I can't wait to see what adventures are next for the Kopp sisters in the future!

A great addition to this series sees the Kopp sisters navigating WW1 in each their own unique way. Amy Stewart skillfully weaves historic with fiction to bring these characters to life. If you are a fan don’t miss the latest entry and if you haven’t read any in the series , do yourself a favor and check it out!

I don't know what it is about this series, but each installment makes me happier than the last. They have a sweetness that is just short of entirely wholesome which I find utterly charming.