The Great War has ended and the Kopp sisters have big plans. Constance is to train female agents in Washington. Norma is on her way to Belgium to help refugees. Fleurette is recovering from a severe respiratory illness and hopes to get her voice back and go on tour. All these plans come crashing down with the sudden death of their brother Francis. Unknown to Bessie, his wife, he has left a financial tangle. Each of the sisters help with their individual talents. Along the way, Fleurette, who is doing a side job that would horrify her sisters (as an "unnamed corespondent" in divorce cases) stumbles across a con man preying on women. She manages to track him down, but many of the women don't want to go to the police as they are easily dismissed as "hysterical" and don't want to tell their husbands what they have lost. Eventually, she does get the goods but ALL the family ends up getting involved. The mystery of Francis' money problems is also solved in an interesting way.
Can't wait for the next installment to see what happens next.

Very strong; I love how this series continues to evolve with each successive book. Stewart easily could have used the basic procedural template present in the first three books through many more to produce a very accessible yet somewhat bland series, but she's chosen the more interesting path of shaking up the formula to constantly surprise her readers. I appreciated getting the story here from the perspective of Fleurette, a character that I wasn't wild about at the beginning of the series but has undergone a vast amount of development to become every bit as essential as Constance, and I'd love a similar exploration of Norma in a future installment. The events of this book set up yet another exciting new chapter for the Kopp sisters, and I can't wait to read what happens next.

Another Kopp sister mystery! I was so excited to dig into this installment of the series.
I love how the author weaves historical facts with fiction.
However, this installment was a bit of a slog to get through.
To me, there was too many pages of what ifs'. Fluerette who kept thinking...oh no what if Norma finds out, what if Constance, what if.
That dragged the book down in my esteem.
Further, Francis has died and took out a mortgage, however we never really resolved as to why he would do that.
Spoiler, he bought a quarter interest in a business...but with no documentation and leaving his family in massive debts but to what end????
That was never resolved and it seemed out of character for Francis.

OVerall not the best installment for this series.

Such a fun read! Fast paced, great characters. Historical fiction and a mystery all in one novel. This was my first Amy Stewart book and will be #7 in her Miss Kopp series, coming out on 9/7/2021, I'm now going to go find more by Ms. Stewart. Great writing, highly recommend if you like historical fiction and a little mystery to boot this is a great book. Nice clean, fun read.

I requested to read and review this book for free from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book is a great work of fiction and nonfiction. This makes this book and series very unique. This book is a series but each book stands alone so you don't feel you are behind or left our of anything. The sisters Fleurette, Bessie, Norma and Constance strive through grief in their own way and pick up the pieces best they can. Tragedy, drama, humor make up this novel. Secrets have a way to come out to hurt and grow stronger from them. With war and a mans world so to speak each of these ladies find a way to work in it and make space for them. This book can be ready anytime of the year and by anyone.

I will not publish a review of this book on goodreads or elsewhere because I simply cannot finish the book. I feel proud of myself that I made it past the 50% mark, determined to give the author my best attempt to enjoy the book. If there had been chapters where I could skip ahead I would have done so to discover the fate of a couple of the sisters who find themselves in financial difficulties after the War and the death of the so-called bread winner brother/husband who left the all in dire straits.

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<p>Oh lovely! I said to myself when I saw this title available. She's written a sequel to <em>Girl Waits With Gun</em>. So...it turns out that this is the seventh in the series, not the second. Oops! Luckily for me this did not interfere with my enjoyment in the slightest, and I have all the middle volumes in the series waiting for me. (Whew.)</p>
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<p>So. The Kopp sisters. They've been up to quite a lot since last I saw them, maybe less since last <em>you</em> saw them if you've been keeping up with the series better than I have. But still quite a lot. They've gone their separate ways in the First World War, which is now over, and their brother has died, and what on earth are they going to do to keep body and soul together and help their sister-in-law with the children in the changing postwar economic landscape? The answer varies quite a lot by personality, although none of them is quite pleased with the way that circumstance and family need have overturned her personal plans.</p>
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<p>The center of this particular book is the youngest Kopp sister, Fleurette, whose plans for a life on the stage have been upended, and whose new experiences as a professional divorce co-respondent are showing her a side of domestic life that she did not anticipate and does not entirely like. And the things that Miss Kopp has to investigate are not the traditional murder mystery, but something entirely itself, historically based and interesting and well-characterized and frankly a lot of fun.</p>
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The more I read, the more I wanted to find out how the Kopp Sister's started the Investigating Agency. Very sad and exciting things happen up to a surprising conclusion!

I'm returning the book as it didn't capture my interest, thank you for the opportunity. I started the book a d it didn't interest me. That is my honest review.

This book focused exclusively on Fleurette’s perspective—a change from previous books in the series, which focused on Constance or (in the last book) alternated between the three sisters. At 21, Fleurette is maturing and even performing (mostly) secret acts of altruism she doesn’t seek praise for, and finds that detecting and helping women in trouble are skills that may just run in the family. The return of Sheriff/Officer Heath is very welcome. And thrilled to read in the historical notes that Amy Stewart has enough historical information to take the Kopps through the 20s, considering it’s taken 7 books just to cover 1914-1919! Really enjoy Stewart’s writing style and the fictionalized adventures of the Kopp sisters.

Funny. Hilarious. Downright rollicking. Exactly what I've been needing. Amy Stewart has found just the right touch to portray her vision well-rounded real people and (almost) real events in fiction. Writers of historical fiction take note.

This is such a great series. For a change, this book focuses more on the youngest Kopp, Fleurette, who has always been a bit rebellious and resents having to live on a farm with her two older sisters. She's long dreamed of being famous on the stage, but a wartime illness along with a recent death in the family has left her stuck once again in New Jersey, broke and unhappy with her living arrangements. Familial obligations destroy her chance at independence, but an encounter with a sleazy lawyer gives her the opportunity to live life on her terms. Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan but with an unexpected outcome beneficial to the entire Kopp family. Also, it was so good to see Sheriff, now Officer, Heath again. His interactions with Constance are what made this series so special from the start and I hope we'll be seeing more of him in future books. 5 stars for this novel and for this series as a whole.

cozy-mystery, family-dynamics, friendship, law-enforcement, lawyers, swindles, historical-figures, historical-novel, historical-places-events, historical-research, situational-humor, verbal-humor, post WW1, New Jersey*****

The war is over and the Kopp sisters find themselves giving up their dream futures and returning home to New Jersey because their only brother has suddenly died. Turns out that his finances were pretty dire because of loyalty to his employer. They make housing arrangement based on the children and that the widow is expecting another. Then Fleurette comes down with strep, is ill for some time, and lost her singing voice. Norma rules their world, Constance winds up as a store detective, and Fleurette comes upon a better paying position but the older sisters pitch such a fit that she moves out and away (but still in New Jersey). Then thing really get interesting! Another great read! Loved it! And I'm glad for the reality comparison at the end, too.
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/Mariner Books via NetGalley. Thank you!

I received this from Netgalley.com.

Seventh in series. I loved Fleurette in this book, she is now all grown up and tired of being bossed around by Constance. As she helps a woman who is being scammed, she discovers new confidence in herself.

4☆

You know what I miss? I miss when these books were written in the first person. This series also is kinda getting out of hand, plot-wise.

I've loved all of the Kopp sisters novels so far, and this one is good as well. It is more melancholy than the others and feels like a transition between the wartime novels and new opportunities. I also think that the pacing is a little off. The first half is a little wandering, and it is only in the second half where the pace picks up. There are important developments here, like their brother Francis dying and Fleurette coming into her own as a character. On the whole, though, this one doesn't quite live up to the others - but it sets up exciting possibilities for the next entry in the series.

WWI is over, and the Kopp sisters have plans. Constance has a job opportunity in Washington D.C. Norma misses her dear friend, still in Europe as a nurse, and thinks about returning to join her. Fleurette is recovering from an illness that has left her voice in ruins, so her plans for going back on stage is on hold. But she has arranged for an room rental and an independent life.

Their plans come to a halt with the death of their brother, Francis; his wife Bessie is pregnant with their third child. Norma takes leadership and decides the sisters will sell the farm, buy the house next door to Bessie, and support her family.

The sisters find drudge work, but Fleurette discovers her brother owed money all over town. And, it appears he took out a mortgage on the house and they don’t know where the money went.

In 1919, there were few choices for women on their own. Fleurette accepts work for a lawyer, posing in photographs with men seeking divorces. The pay is good, but it puts her in peril.

In Miss Kopp Investigates, Fleurette get top billing. The girl is grown up and longs to be out from under the control of her elder sisters. She has a flare for disguises, but more than that, she has an inquisitive mind and a good heart. She follows a hunch and unearths a scam and, yes, saves the day! Hooray for Fleurette!

Amy Stewart has gifted her readers another fun historical fiction mystery based on the lives of the real Kopp sisters and their world. I love these characters. And I enjoy how Stewart uses their stories to bring us into the lives of women a hundred years ago.

I received a free egalley from the publisher through NetGalley. My review is fair and unbiased.

A great addition to this series. The sisters come together to help their sister-in-law when she is widowed. Fleurette branches out in ways no one saw coming. All in all a great story.

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.

This was a delightful book! I love eccentric female protagonists during this period. While I felt a bit out of my element because this was my first time reading the series, I found following Miss Kopp around on her mystery fun. If you're a fan of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries or Frankie Drake, this might be for you.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.