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Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart
4.0

Based on the real life story of Constance Kopp, one of the first female detectives in America, this is a fun romp rooted in the very real and difficult struggles facing women during the early 1900s. I loved the historical details, including how much society pushed back on three sisters just trying to make it on their own.

I didn't especially care for the "mystery" portions of the story, but delighted in the characters, especially Constance the titular character. I was also not expecting Constance's secret!

I'm looking forward to making an art project based off this book during my next Book to Art Club!