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As Enola searches for the missing Lady Blanchefleur del Campo, she discovers that her brother Sherlock is just as diligently searching for Enola herself—and this time he really needs to catch her! He is in possession of a most peculiar package, a message from their long-lost mother that only Enola can decipher. Sherlock, along with their brother Mycroft, must follow Enola into the reeking tunnels of London's dark underbelly as they solve a triple mystery: What has happened to their mother? And to Lady Blanchefleur? And what does either have to do with Mycroft, who holds Enola's future in his everso- proper hands?
No one, not even Sherlock, is left unchanged or unsurprised in this brilliant conclusion to the Enola Holmes mystery series.
About the Author
Nancy Springer is the author of more than ten novels for young readers, many of which have garnered honors or awards. Toughing It was named a 1995 American Library Association Best Book and was the recipient of the 1995 Edgar Award for the Best Young Adult Mystery, while her most recent book, Looking for Jamie Bridger, was awarded the 1996 Edgar in the same category. Secret Star is her first book with Philomel.
Ms. Springer, who has long considered herself an advocate of teenagers, teaches a course in creative writing at York College of Pennsylvania. She lives in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Joel. They are the parents of two grown children.
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In this installment, a true affection and respect has grown between Enola (Holmes' much younger sister) and Sherlock. In addition, they are each starting to trust the other. Now the only difficulty is bringing Mycroft around to their way of thinking. Sherlock and Enola also, once again, end up working on the same case - the disappearance of a wealthy, titled lady. This case actually ends up bringing all three Holmes siblings together to locate the missing woman. By the time the case is over, an understanding between the three has developed. The only mystery left for them to solve is a mysterious communication from their mother.
The ending is satisfying, except that I want more. That sounds contradictory, but I do sincerely hope that Ms. Springer reconsiders and writes more Holmes family tales.
When Dr. Ragostin is enlisted to find the Duque Luis Orlande del Campo's missing wife, she again comes perilously close to being discovered by her brother Sherlock. There are things about the Duquessa's disappearance that don't quite make a whole lot of sense, so Enola sets out to investigate.
That's just one of the mysteries in this story; the other involves what happened to Enola's mother, Lady Eudoria Vernet Holmes. A mysterious letter arrives at her childhood home, and it's up to Sherlock to find his little sister to deliver the letter to her. The letter is mysterious in many ways, the main one being the drawings on the outside of the envelope.
Eventually, Enola will have to decide if she is going to continue living her life on the lamb (so to speak) or if she will be able to trust both Sherlock and Mycroft with knowledge of where she lives. She may be able to have a relationship with them yet, but one never knows with the Holmes' clan!
Notes on the Cover:
Enola in her blue dress with black cape and Toby is a great image for this cover. (Toby appears in the Sherlock mystery, The Sign of the Four I believe). I just love these covers too!
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