
'The Case of the Missing Marquess' in the 'Enola Holmes' series by Nancy Springer follows the adventures of 14-year-old Enola Holmes, the spirited younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes. When her mother mysteriously disappears, Enola is determined to find her and avoid being sent to a boarding school by her brothers. As she embarks on her investigation, Enola discovers a kidnapping case involving a young marquess, leading her to London where she faces dangerous foes while unraveling mysteries with her wit and independence. The narrative paints vivid scenes of Enola's journey, her unconventional approach to solving mysteries, and the challenges she faces in a Victorian society that underestimates her.
Enola Holmes emerges as a brave and intelligent heroine, navigating through a male-dominated society with determination and cleverness. delves into themes of independence, feminism, and family bonds, offering a fresh perspective on the Sherlock Holmes universe through Enola's eyes. Readers are drawn into Enola's world of mystery-solving, where she defies societal norms and showcases her unique skills in unraveling puzzles and secrets, all while staying true to herself and her values.
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Meet Enola Holmes, teenaged girl turned detective and the younger sister to Sherlock Holmes.
When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers-all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother?
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Funny. Brilliant.
This was a wonderful book, with characters I thoroughly enjoyed. Enola, to me, was a very smart, creative, resourceful protagonist. I really like how Sherlock and Mycroft were portrayed in this book, and I really look forward to continuing this series. I've been looking for a good mystery series for some time, and I believe I have found it, in Enola Holmes.
About the Author:
Nancy Springer has published forty novels for adults, young adults and children. In a career beginning shortly after she graduated from Gettysburg College in 1970, Springer wrote for ten years in the imaginary realms of mythological fantasy, then ventured on to…
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