Enola is still living in London, having established herself as a capable detective and having re-established relations with her famous brother, Sherlock. When Dr Watson appeals to her to help her brother out of a particularly serious bout of melancholia, Enola knows that only a good case with help him rally. Luckily such a case drops into their laps as a woman asks the Holmes' to investigate the alleged death of her twin sister. Both Sherlock and Enola undertake their own course of investigation, but ultimately they must work together to survive evil forces and solve the case.
I was delighted to see Nancy Springer resume her Enola Holmes series after a 10 year hiatus. I was not disappointed. Although the mystery was pretty straight forward--no surprise ending here-- still, the personalities and the interaction between Enola and Sherlock are fun to read. I think this is an excellent series for junior and even senior high school age girls who are reluctant readers. The books are short, fast paced and feature a strong female character. They are also an interesting glimpse into life in turn of the 20th century England. (2021, 261 p)
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