I admit itthe classy book cover illustration is what drew me in on this one, and im glad it did. Girl waits with gun is a historical fiction book by amy stewart. Girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1 kindle edition by. Suzanne rindell, author of the other typist from the new york times bestselling author of the drunken botanist comes an enthralling. From historical records of events she has inferred unique personality traits and with these developed a cast of credibly wilful and engaging characters. While stewart never learned if the smuggler kaufman was the same man who antagonized the sisters, she was intrigued by the littleknown constance kopp, who later became one of the. Set against the backdrop of the famous paterson silk strike and based on actual events, girl waits with gun is the first in a series of novels based on the real life adventures of constance, norma, and fleurette kopp.
Girl waits with gun, follows her awardwinning nonfiction the drunken botanist, itself a dram of good cheer after her previous, excellently. Its the first novel in the kopp sisters series, and it was released in 2015. Filled with historical detail without being weighed down by it, the novel is a cinematic story of the women, the siege instigated by their powerful enemy, and their brave efforts in the face of real violence. Her first novel, girl waits with gun, grew out of a newspaper clipping about the kopps that she discovered during her research on a gin smuggler named henry kaufman. Constance kopp, the feisty heroine of amy stewart s charming novel girl waits with gun, sounds like the creation of a master crime writer. Amy stewarts girl waits with gun seemed like the perfect choice for me after some intense epic fantasy and current events books.
An enthralling novel based on the forgotten true adventures of one of. Girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. Her latest, girl waits with gun, is a novel based on a true story. Mar 10, 2016 amy stewart is the new york times bestselling author of nine books, including girl waits with gun and the rest of the kopp sisters series, which are based on the true story of one of americas first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters. The plot centers around a woman struggling to find her place in the world until the local sheriffs department enlists her help in bringing a gang to justice. Based on newspaper accounts and family interviews, amy stewart replays history. Reading guide for girl waits with gun by amy stewart discussion guide for book clubs. Truth is strange and fiction is charming in girl waits with gun. December 8, 2015 the book concierge is back and all new for 2015. Truth is strange and fiction is charming in girl waits. It is available on overdrive as an ebook and on rb digital as an e audiobook, and if you enjoy it as much as i did, there are more titles in the series so go to overdrive or rb digital and read girl waits with gun by amy stewart. Amy stewart is the new york times bestselling author of nine books, including girl waits with gun and the rest of the kopp sisters series. Girl waits with gun by amy stewart, the bestselling author of the drunken botanist, is based on the true story of one of americas first female sheriffs in 1914. Amy stewart is the new york times bestselling author of nine books, including girl waits with gun and the rest of the kopp sisters series, which are based on the true story of one of americas first female deputy sheriffs and her two rambunctious sisters.
The author created a signature cocktail for the book called the new jersey automobile based on an actual 1910sera cocktail called the automobile. Girl waits with gun book columbus metropolitan library. Girl waits with gun ebook by amy stewart rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read girl waits with gun. Girl waits with gun is the first book in the kopp sisters series by nyt bestselling american author, amy stewart. The author has cleverly expanded a real case from 191415 new jersey into a cracking good historical mystery featuring some terrific characters. At nearly 6 feet tall, constance is a formidable character who can pack heat, deliver a zinger and catch a criminal without missing a beat. She lives in portland with her husband scott brown, a rare book dealer. Amy stewart photo via information about the author. Girl waits with gun is published in the us and the uk by houghton mifflin harcourt. Stewart addresses the practice of arresting young women on morality charges. The secret plot to murder lincoln before the civil war amy stewart s debut novelgirl waits with gunis an irresistible and thoroughly enjoyable book, a suspenseful historical mystery spiced with marvelouscharacters, wit, and humor.
This way anyone who couldnt be there, can still join in with the fun. She towers over most men, has no interest in marriage or domestic affairs, and has been isolated from the world since a family. It was followed by lady cop makes trouble and miss kopps midnight confessions. The secret plot to murder lincoln before the civil war amy stewart s debut novel girl waits with gun is an irresistible and thoroughly enjoyable book, a suspenseful historical mystery spiced with. The secret plot to murder lincoln before the civil war amy stewarts debut novel girl waits with gun is an irresistible and thoroughly enjoyable book, a suspenseful historical mystery spiced with marvelous characters, wit, and humor. Inspired by the real story of investigator kate warne, this spirited novel. But the minute constance is issued a gun, she finds her calling. If you are going to write fiction based on fact, stewarts girl waits with gun is in my opinion the perfect example of how it should be done. In 1949, archer is paroled from carderock prison he was innocent and must report regularly to his parole officer, ernestine crabtree shes damn finelooking. Better known for her nonfiction the drunken botanist, 20, etc. Buy a cheap copy of girl waits with gun book by amy stewart. Amy stewarts first novel, girl waits with gun, follows her awardwinning nonfiction the drunken botanist, itself a dram of good cheer after her previous, excellently informative doses of. Not only are we located in north jersey and new about all the cities amy wrote about we were all intrigued by constance knopp. An enthralling novel based on the forgotten true story of one of the nations first female deputy sheriffs.
Amy stewart goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Girl waits with gun reading group choices book club. The drunken botanist, wicked bugs, wicked plants, and flower confidential. Girl waits with gun book by amy stewart thriftbooks. Girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1 kindle edition by stewart, amy. Living in virtual isolation years after the revelation of a painful family secret, constance kopp is terrorized by a belligerent silk factory owner and fights back in ways outside the norm for early twentiethcentury women. Girl waits with gun makes excellent use of history to put a fresh spin on classic copandcrook types. From the new york times bestselling author of the drunken botanist comes an enthralling novel based on the forgotten true story of one of the nations first female deputy sheriffs. Girl waits with gun, published by houghton mifflin, is the first book in stewarts kopp sisters novels. A publishers marketplace buzz book of 2015, fallwinter constance kopp, the feisty heroine of amy stewart s charming novel girl waits with gun, sounds like the creation of a master crime writer.
Drawing on extensive research into newspaper reports. This book is a departure for her, and a successful one. Girl waits with gun book midcontinent public library. Stewart at one of her bay area book tour stops for lady cop makes trouble, at the end of september. This is our very fist book club picks video, where we recommend girl waits with gun by amy stewart for fans of historical fiction. Girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1 kindle. Even the books title is taken from one of the least sensational news stories that would be written about the sisters. Amy stewart s debut novel girl waits with gun is an irresistible and thoroughly enjoyable book, a suspenseful historical mystery spiced with marvelous characters, wit, and humor.
Girl waits with gun might sometimes be a story in which truth is stranger than fiction, but it also makes for pretty charming fiction. The opinions on the book were very divided, so well try to share some other books you might want to read as well or instead. But make no mistake, stewart effortlessly blends an uplifting story about independent women in the 1910s with themes that have relevance today. Sep 01, 2015 thriller writer baldacci a minute to midnight, 2019, etc. Thank you so much for joining me for my book talk today at fc epl, we know books. A novel based on the forgotten true story of one of the nati. When, on a fine july day in 1914, silk factory heir henry kaufman recklessly drives his motorcar into the buggy conveying constance kopp and her sisters to town, the ladies suffer minor injuries but the buggy, their only means of transport, is wrecked.
Constance was a real person, as were her sisters norma and fleurette. Sep 01, 2015 in girl waits with gun, stewart, author of the drunken botanist and wicked bugs, draws on littleknown newspaper articles and other archival material the title of the book is. Npr coverage of girl waits with gun by amy stewart. When, on a fine july day in 1914, silk factory heir henry kaufman recklessly drives his motorcar into the buggy conveying constance. My enjoyment of amy stewarts girl waits with gun should really be rendered as a line graph that shows the line starting pretty high and slowly going down, down. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Girl waits with gun is a best book club book for discussion, an enthralling novel based on the forgotten true story of one of the nations first female crime fighters. What would norma think about an alcoholic beverage being named after their runin with henry kaufman. I know little beyond the great war in the time of girl waits with gun, and little of it in the us, save the union movement, certain court cases, and the suffrage movement. Amy stewarts debut novel girl waits with gun is an irresistible and thoroughly enjoyable book, a suspenseful historical mystery spiced with marvelous characters. A national bestseller a new york times editors choice a september. Amy stewart is the new york times bestselling author of ten books, including girl waits with gun, lady cop makes trouble, the drunken botanist, and wicked plants.
Constance kopp and her sisters, norma and fleurette, are driving into paterson, new jersey, on a summer day in 1914 when a motor car rams them, splintering their buggy and mildly injuring all three women and. Girl waits with gun by valglo1010 see profile 031919 my book club and i loved this book. Girl waits with gun really is a funtime read with a twist about the tenacious kopp sisters, a tough 6 constance, in particular, who stands firm to protect her kin. Amazon developing drama girl waits with gun based on book. Sep 01, 2015 girl waits with gun hits the bullseye. At nearly 6feet tall, constance is a formidable character who can pack heat, deliver a zinger and catch a criminal without missing a beat. Constance kopp, the feisty heroine of amy stewarts charming novel girl waits with gun, sounds like the creation of a master crime writer. Feb 26, 2018 amy stewarts girl waits with gun seemed like the perfect choice for me after some intense epic fantasy and current events books. The three sisters kopp reside without a male protector on their isolated new jersey farm. We were expecting somewhat of a mystery, but got a historical novel about three sisters in return. This novel is based on the true story of constance kopp, one of the first female sheriffs in america. Sep 01, 2015 truth is strange and fiction is charming in girl waits with gun amy stewarts new novel is inspired by the reallife tale of the kopp sisters, three women who faced down a cruel factory owner. Reading guide for girl waits with gun by amy stewart.
Apr 24, 2018 amazon has put in development hourlong drama series girl waits with gun, based on amy stewarts bestselling book, from writers jennifer crittenden and gabrielle allan veep. Girl waits with gun by amy stewart reading guidebook club. She has also written six nonfiction books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world, including four new york times bestsellers. Continue reading to see if this book is worth your time. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1. Home girl waits with gun discussion guide libguides at. Amy stewart s truelife protagonist is a rough and tumble version of the early twentieth century s new woman. The kopps are the stars of stewarts new zippy, winsome novel, girl waits with gun. Read girl waits with gun by amy stewart available from rakuten kobo. Author amy stewart is best known for her nonfiction the drunken botanist. Amazon developing drama girl waits with gun based on. Girl waits with gun, by amy stewart the new york times.
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