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.

This one was a lot of fun. Fleurette plays the central part in this story, playing detective for a woman who was a victim of
a con artist. Very enjoyable.

Having never read any of the previous books in this series, I was unsure of what to expect. Started well, and I found that though I’d not read any of the previous books in the series I wasn’t lost or hampered by not knowing the backstory. My interest was peaked immediately by the setting (USA between the World Wars) and the characters (a family of strong, if mildly eccentric, women). But it seemed to take forever to get into the actual mystery, and while I found the Kopp sisters intriguing, I never developed any connection with them, or cared about their circumstances. Ultimately, neither their story nor the mystery were able to grab my attention. A mildly diverting read, but not one that I would recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Miss Kopp Investigates.

I love this series so when my request was approved, I dropped the book I was already reading to read this instead.

Taking place after the first World War, the sisters are, for the first time, gathered in one location to mourn the death of their only brother. As they deal with their grief in their individual ways and assist their sister-in-law, each sister find themselves at a loss as to what to do.

Their dreams for the future have been diminished in the wake of their brother's death and their current circumstances.

Constance is toiling as a store detective in a department store, Norma is doing what she does best, caring for her sister-in-law, niece and nephew and overseeing financial affairs, and Fleurette, who once dreamt of a career on the stage, unwittingly follows in her family's footsteps, tracking a con man and bringing him to justice.

Miss Kopp Investigates is less a mystery and more about the trajectories of the sisters' lives, how they are adapting to their lives after the war and the events from the previous book and how they will forge ahead as a family.

I love the Kopps and their sisterly bond; they're so lucky to have each other. Their individual personalities and behavior never fail to shine and the author's writing style is always enjoyable to read.

I also love how the author weaves historical facts about the Kopps into fiction, mingling truth with creative writing that is just right.

The setting also serves to remind readers how women had few opportunities for employment, and a means for personal and financial freedom.

The Kopps know the only way they can remain independent and free is to control their work and their finances.

Fleurette was always my least favorite character of the Kopps; she's vain and bratty (she's the youngest, I get it) but in this book, she grows up. She matures. She discovers a talent for detection and using the skills she honed on the stage for good use. She realizes she is very much like her sisters, and that's not such a bad thing.

The book ends on a high note and I can't wait to read about the Kopps next adventure!

I was curious about this series as I was unfamiliar with it. It could be I’m not a historical fiction person however the characters weren’t well developed, the plot thin. I do not recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
I always look forward to the next book in this series. I think it's the only series I have ever stuck with and thoroughly enjoyed.
This book was every bit as good as the previous ones. Each book have such different storylines that weave all the familiar characters together so they flow from one to the next.
This is definitely my favorite historical fiction author I've read and I am super excited that she said there will be more books in this series.

This 7th book in stories about the Kopps begins in 1919 when the three Kopp sisters (based on actual sisters) are dealing with the sudden death of their brother Francis, leaving behind his wife Bessie and their children. The four women, now once again together in Paterson, New Jersey, all need a means of support, and the answer is found through Fleurette, who uses her skills as an actress to help in private detective work. Eventually she uncovers a serious crime, which leads her to do her own detecting.

The other two Kopps women worked as well. Constance began working as a store detective. Norma worked “in house” so to speak, running the household and taking responsibility for their family farm.

The adventures of the women are firmly set within the times and the opportunities - or lack thereof - for women.

Amy Stewart is an entertaining writer, and fans of the series will not be disappointed.

This series has a wholesome quality without being boring or cheesy. This installment, in which Flourette is presented as more mature than she previously has been, is probably my favorite yet.