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Sep 02, 2015
Beverly
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An historical mystery based on a true story this entertaining romp delights with charismatic yet quirky characters and a cozy mystery tone. While some of the twists seem predictable, it is the rendering of the time (1914) and place (Paterson, N.J. and surrounding areas) and all of the challenges for everyday living, especially women, which will impress readers. I enjoyed the use of humor and the bantering between the Kopp sisters. The storyline takes its time developing the issues, characters, a
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This was so much fun to read. Historical fiction is based on the first female deputy sheriff in New Jersey. Loved it and can't wait for the next book in the series. Plus the cover of this book is Hot!
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This was a 3.5 read for me.
An historical mystery based on a true story this entertaining romp delights with charismatic yet quirky characters and a cozy mystery tone. While some of the twists seem predictable, it is the rendering of the time (1914) and place (Paterson, N.J. and surrounding areas) and all of the challenges for everyday living, especially women, which will impress readers. I enjoyed the use of humor and the bantering between the Kopp sisters. The storyline takes its time developin ...more
An historical mystery based on a true story this entertaining romp delights with charismatic yet quirky characters and a cozy mystery tone. While some of the twists seem predictable, it is the rendering of the time (1914) and place (Paterson, N.J. and surrounding areas) and all of the challenges for everyday living, especially women, which will impress readers. I enjoyed the use of humor and the bantering between the Kopp sisters. The storyline takes its time developin ...more
Sep 01, 2015
Jessica
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It's not often that you find historical fiction based in true events that is both meticulously researched and able to wear the author's hours in the archives lightly, making this something of a rare treat. At times it plays a bit slowly, but Constance is a compelling heroine and could easily make the jump into a more fully fictional mystery series protagonist.
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This was a great book, I couldn't stop reading it. The author has a gift for building anticipation and I'm excited to read the next in the series. ...more
This was a great book, I couldn't stop reading it. The author has a gift for building anticipation and I'm excited to read the next in the series. ...more
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