But when a German-speaking con man threatens her position-and puts the honorable sheriff at risk for being thrown in his own jail-Constance will be forced to prove herself again.īased on the Kopp sisters’ real-life adventures, Girl Waits with Gun introduced the sensational lives of Constance Kopp and her sisters to an army of enthusiastic readers. After Sheriff Heath sees Constance in action, he appoints her as one of the nation’s first female deputies. They’ve made headlines fighting back against a ruthless silk factory owner and his gang of thugs. But Constance Kopp never did what anyone expected.Ĭonstance and her sisters aren’t living the quiet life anymore. In 1915, lady cops were not expected to chase down fugitives on the streets of New York City. “Stewart deftly combines the rough-and-tumble atmosphere of early twentieth-century New York City with the story of three women who want to live life on their own terms.” “One of the best mystery novels of the year: wonderful and very entertaining.” “It’s True Grit, New York style.”- New York Post “A colorful and inventive adventure tale.”- Washington Post
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