REVIEWS

“[A]n expansive saga that spans the 1890s to the 1930s, moves between the dusty trails of Colorado and Wyoming to the genteel salons of New York City, and includes Teddy Roosevelt, the Harvey Girls, Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, a 21-year old, lonely Eleanor Roosevelt, Leon Trotsky, The Pinkerton Detective Agency and, the pre-curser to the mafia, The Black Hand....Actress and narrator, Kirsten Potter, adds...value with a clear voice that glides seamlessly between Etta's different personas, Eleanor Roosevelt's romantic sensitivity, and Kid Currie's crassness, plus she delivers authenticity to the various mixed-media voices....For those who savor historical fiction, action and romance, Etta, is someone you should certainly get to know.”—Tom Alderman, Huffington Post

“Emmy Award–winning TV journalist Kolpan extends his resume impressively with this picaresque debut novel....Few will have any more success resisting Etta than do the many men, women, and other critters encountered during her memorable adventures. Great fun and—beneath the hijinks—a surprisingly substantial novel.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Hold onto your hats….The listener will smile when Potter tells of how Etta crosses paths with Teddy Roosevelt, Wild Bill Hickok, Pinkerton agents, and even Eleanor Roosevelt. This charming novel crisscrosses North and South America at the end of an era.”—AudioFile

“[A] winning tale of the Wild West....Kolpan's snappy storytelling makes it impossible not to want to ride along as the characters careen toward their tragic ends.”—Publishers Weekly

“In this rollicking debut novel, Gerald Koplan imagines the life of this mystery woman, placing her in a time and place filled with colorful characters….Koplan clearly loves his wayward heroine, who’s incredibly beautiful, tall, smart, and cultured….Koplan is also good at taking the reader back to the sights, sounds and smells of the early 20th century….Etta is indeed a bully adventure!”—Bookpage

“Kolpan vividly tells a tale that is both outrageous and entertaining, sure to be compared favorably with Larry McMurtry's novels of the Wild West.”—Library Journal

“[A] winner....The life Kolpan creates for Etta is perfect—adventurous and complex with a great sprinkling of real historical figures. It’s not the truth, but it’s better than. It’s life at its storytelling best.”—Library Thing.com

“Mr. Kolpan fashions a thoroughly entertaining tale [through] vivid imagination and gifted storytelling….This book is jam packed with historical detail and characters. I found Mr. Kolpan's depiction of Etta's life both mesmerizing and intriguing....I recommend this book for any reader not just those who love historical fiction. Men and women alike will be attracted to this story.”—The Printed Page

GERALD KOLPAN was born in New York City and grew up in New Rochelle, New York. He now lives in Philadelphia. www.geraldkolpan.com

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