While we wait for the inevitable movie adaptation, and for the dust to settle over which alist actress will portray her on the big screen, readers can whet their appetite for constances adventures now in girl waits with gun, the new historical fiction novel by amy stewart. She towers over most men, has no interest in marriage or domestic affairs. Girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1 by amy stewart. This novel is based on the true story of constance kopp, one of the first female sheriffs in america. She lives in portland with her husband scott brown, a rare book dealer.
Girl waits with gun kopp sisters series, 1 amy stewart, 2015 houghton mifflin harcourt 416 pp. But the minute constance is issued a gun, she finds her calling. Reading guide for girl waits with gun by amy stewart discussion guide for book clubs. Id heard of this book before, and it was on my toberead tbr list, but i never really gave it too much thought. Amy stewart girl waits with gun thursday, october 1, 2015 7. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading girl waits with gun a kopp sisters novel book 1. When, on a fine july day in 1914, silk factory heir henry kaufman recklessly drives his motorcar into the buggy conveying constance. More than that, its a fun story full of drama and adventure. Amy stewart is the new york times bestselling author of nine books, including girl waits with gun and the rest of the. I liked everything this book its a semitrue historical story with a strong female character, and its set in an interesting time. I liked it so much more i had read something about it somewhere a while ago gee, can i vague that up for you a little. 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.
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