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.