I have no idea how this book was recommended to me (Amazon email/facebook/other email) but I am so very glad I bought it. It truly is a classic historical novel that I hope will be read for generations. I'm not into spoilers so I'm not going to repeat the plot. What I'd like to point out is:
1) The author is a really exceptional writer regarding historically written prose. Even from a modern perspective, a great combo of dialog and description. She knows how to build a story while keeping it in historical context (which can be off-setting to readers who are into action/action/action). This is so refreshing after reading my favorite genre -- action/adventure where the only redeeming factor is the action packed plot and I cringe over the writing and (sometimes) water-thin character development (but still continue to read those authors!).
2) This book does NOT have an action-packed plot but it does have the most wonderful development of characters. It also has enough action/mystery/drama to make it a page turner for those who love historical cozy mysteries.
3) For the early 1900s buff (story takes place in 1914) or the early feminist lit (suffragette) buff this is MUST reading. Though fiction, the author does extraordinary well in keeping the character reactions to the many and varied unique situations encountered by three sisters 'in character' (not to mention the blossoming of the main character, Constance, as a true strong woman). To me this was the most wonderful part of this historical novel. The initial premise: three sisters living together after their mother died and they have no marketable skills to make money and how they survived in their encounter with an evil and rich/privileged thug who was determined to destroy (kill?) them. It may have a very different outcomes based on what generation it is written (1920s, WW2, 50s, 60s today). This would make interesting study in some 'special topic' university feminine studies course.
4) If I haven't lost you yet, all I have to say is that I actually stayed up 3 hrs past my normal bedtime for two nights reading this book. It may not be the action/adventure page turner but it is the story that is infinitely engaging as are the characters. The author has exposed the resilience of woman raised during that time period, their struggles and their ability to overcome adversity. THAT is what makes this an awesome book in addition to the 'cozy' mystery.
READ THIS BOOK.
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And exquisite JOY to read. Historical fiction at it’s FINEST.
I was walking through Inquiring Minds bookstore in Saugerties NY, and came across Lady Cop Makes Trouble in a display of books about feminism. Something about the cover art attracted me. So I ordered the first in the series before going back to Inquiring Minds for the sequel.This novel is a “page turner”. Once I got into the middle of Constance Kopp’s predicaments, I really had to put aside the rest of my life to complete the journey. The characters are delightfully real and humanly flawed and extraordinarily simple. As much as the Kopp Sisters grow from exposure to the world, the world is changing. The image of a horse and buggy clobbered by an out of control automobile which begins the chain of events summarizes the larger goal of the book, to bring light on how women’s equality creates a more just society. I can’t wait to read the next one!
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Un beau roman et un beau sujet.
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