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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?
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
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 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 contemporary fantasy, magical realism, and women's fiction before turning her attention to children's literature. Her novels and stories for middle-grade and young adults range from contemporary realism, mystery/crime, and fantasy to her critically acclaimed novels based on the Arthurian mythos, I AM MORDRED: A TALE OF CAMELOT and I AM MORGAN LE FAY. Springer's children's books have won her two Edgar Allan Poe awards, a Carolyn W. Field award, various Children's Choice honors and numerous ALA Best Book listings. Her most recent series include the Tales of Rowan Hood, featuring Robin Hood’s daughter, and the Enola Holmes mysteries, starring the much younger sister of Sherlock Holmes.
Ms. Springer lives in East Berlin, Pennsylvania.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Please say there will be more, Nancy!, May 17 2010
By S. H. - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Case of the Gypsy Goodbye: An Enola Holmes Mystery (Hardcover)
I am a huge fan of this series. Even though it is a children's book, it is intelligently written, and can easily be enjoyed by adults. The characters are marvelous. Holmes is spot on. He is exactly the character created by Arthur Conan Doyle. While he retains all of his arrogance, pomposity, and lack of emotional availability, we also see cracks in his cold veneer when it comes to his upstart younger sister, someone whom he never intended or expected to like, let alone love. The book flap informs the reader that this is the final installment in this series, a fact I find horribly depressing.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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gypsies and Mysteries Abound!, May 27 2010
By Erin Johnson "For the Love of Books" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Case of the Gypsy Goodbye: An Enola Holmes Mystery (Hardcover)
First, to the rumor: I have heard that this is the last Enola Holmes book and it makes my heart sad. I love these books! I love the setting, the characters, the plots, the whole she-bang! The end of the book kind of solidified this rumor for me, but there is always hope that there will be more!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!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enola Holmes The Gypsy Goodby, May 11 2011
By Ami84 - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Case of the Gypsy Goodbye: An Enola Holmes Mystery (Hardcover)
Its a great book. It was very thrilling. One of the best Enola Holmes books yet. If you like Sherlock Holmes youll love his sister Enola. It was in great condition. I could barely tell it was used. The pages weren't ripped or anything like that. It was over all great!!!! :P
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