Wow! It is wonderful to have Enola back! She is still witty, she can still think out of the box, and she can do it with her brother at her side!

This was a fun book. I love the evolution of Enola and Sherlock that is seen in this book. The case is different, but Enola finds a way to reimagine a way to solve it and create a happy ending.

I will truly miss Kathryn Kellgren as the audio reader when this gets to audio. She was a joy to listen to.

Imagine my surprise when I learned that this delightful diversion by Nancy Springer, Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, is the seventh in a series! I wish to thank NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for this ARC in exchange for my unbiased review. Opinions stated are my own.

Enola, an unusual name that is “alone” spelled backwards, is the 15-year-old sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes. In the introduction, Holmes indicates that his sister is basically annoying and insinuates that he’d rather not have to bother with her. He does, however, grudgingly admit that she is clever.

This proves to be true when Enola becomes the lead investigator on what she dubs, “the Case of the Black Barouche.” Barouche? I know, I had to look it up too. It’s a horse-drawn carriage, but that’s all I’m saying about that. Her brother is suffering one of his episodes of depression, and Enola has dropped by to try to coax him out of it when Letitia “Tish” Glover appears seeking to hire Sherlock Holmes to find her sister Felicity (“Flossie”). She has received a letter from Flossie’s husband informing her that her sister has died. There’s more to it than that, but Tish does not believe it. Being a twin, she says she would “know” if her sister were dead. Since Holmes appears to be incapacitated for the moment, Enola begins firing questions and agrees to look into the matter herself. That’s all it takes for her brother to revive and refresh himself to join the adventure.

And what an adventure it turns out to be! Enola is inventive and creative when it comes to costumes, disguises, and aliases. She can concoct a story to wiggle her way into a situation and out of it again, if need be. Does trouble find her? It most certainly does! Does she get the job done? Wait and see!

Holmes himself does play a role, as does his sidekick, Dr. Watson. Enola seems to have a sidekick of her own, Viscount Tewkesbury, Marquess of Basilwether, whom she affectionately refers to as Tewky. She also forms quite a loyalty toward her client. The relationship between Sherlock and Enola is an interesting one. Because of their age difference, they were not raised together, and their interactions struck me as more like uncle and niece, perhaps, rather than brother-sister. There is humor and even mutual admiration mixed in as they seem to still be discovering each other.

The author does a great job capturing a sense of place and time, complete with customs of the time. For instance, a woman was not allowed to travel or stay at an inn without a male companion. I also found myself making frequent use of the online dictionary to find the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases of the times, words far beyond barouche. Enola balks, as she endeavors to be independent, but she manages to make do. It struck me that while she makes some rookie mistakes, she is quite sharp and mature for her age. While I know that today’s teenager females attend school and usually remain unwed until later in life than those in the times depicted in this story, it still seemed to me a bit of a stretch that Enola was on her own throughout much of this investigation – and that, for the most part, she managed to pull it off!

I enjoyed the mystery. It wasn’t what so much as where, and it was also a question of how they would ever find the missing sister of their client. The conclusion was a whole lot of fun.

4 stars

I loved this series when it first came out! This is an excellent addition! I liked that she was working with Sherlock instead of hiding from him. Her emotions now seemed more genuine and she told us more about them than in earlier stories. But I think that adds to the books. I can't wait to see if there is another one!

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CW: Spousal assault; abuse of patients; depictions of abuse, malnourishment, mistreatment.

A very fun romp of an adventure story! Enola has come far since the first book. It looks well on her. She's very in control of herself and her surroundings.

Terrific comedic moments lighten what is a serious issue: the conspiracy of the white supremacist cis het patriarchy and the medical profession to deny rights and autonomy to vulnerable populations. I think the issue was handled adroitly both by Enola and the author.

Enola's relationship with Sherlock continues to evolve and delight.

There were some extremely suspenseful moments. Very Rebecca.

I enjoy this series a lot! I'm glad it got a movie deal.

Thanks to Netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review

Enola Holmes and The Black Barouche by Nancy springer is a flawless continuation of The Enola Holmes Series and written with true Holmesian flair. The story is a well-laid-out mystery with plenty of fast-paced action to move the plot along. It was easy to become invested in solving the case. This Historical romp has an easily recognizable world with both atmospheres and personal interactions being appropriate for the time period.

I particularly loved Enola, Sherlock Holmes's much younger sister, and how independent she was. This 15-year-old is not only smart, brave, and witty, she is a master of observation like her brother. Brilliant at reasoning and solving problems, like how to escape from a locked room., there is never a doubt she will land on her feet. I also appreciated that Enola did not take a back seat to her brother, even though he is a character in the story. She was never overshadowed.

When the story starts, we find Enola living independently at her London Club where she no longer runs around in pants but has taken to dressing in the height of current fashion. When Dr. Watson requests she intervene to help Sherlock out of a depression she succeeds by accepting one of his cases for herself. Ultimately, Sherlock and Enola agree to work on a case for Letitia Glover (Tish), whose sister Felicity has been reported deceased by her husband. Letitia is certain her sister is not dead and that her husband Cadogan Rudcliff II Duke of Dunhench is lying. Sherlock and Enola both pursue the case separately while reporting back to each other on their progress. Whether going undercover or visiting an asylum, Enola is a joy to spend time with.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc. This is my honest option.

I received this as an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) in return for an honest review. I thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for allowing me to read this title. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Enola Holmes visits her dear brother Sherlock to get him out of a post-mystery depression. But while she's there on a visit, she meets Miss Letitia Glover. Miss Glover has received a letter from her brother-in-law stating that her twin sister has passed away and was cremated. BUT, this isn't the first time this has happened, turns out the same fate happened to the first wife of the Earl of Dunhench. Suspicious of these circumstances, Enola and Sherlock team up along with Watson, Tish (Letitia Glover), and Tewkesbury to find out what truly happened to Miss Glover's sister and the first wife of the the Earl of Dunhench.

Overall a fascinating book that I gobbled up in only two days! With so many twists and turns, I was unable to put the book down and needed to know what happened! Although this book is part of a series, it works great as a stand alone.

Another great mystery with twists and turns relating the adventures of Ms. Holmes. Heartwarming to read a good adventure story without gratuitous information that adds not one bit to the story. It is exciting to read of Enola's creative disguises and her thinking on her feet, coming up with alternative solutions to problems. An admirable heroine for young and old alike.

Another engaging tale in the Enola Holmes series. Nancy Springer has made a wonderful character addition to the Sherlock Holmes genre.

Enola Holmes is facing a fascinating new case - one which will see her working closely with her much older brother, Sherlock. In this 7th book in the Enola Holmes story, we find Enola happily ensconced in the living quarters of her private club and carving out investigative work for herself.
While visiting Sherlock, Enola meets a distraught young woman, Miss Leticia Glover, who has received an ominous letter from her twin sister's husband claiming Felicity has died and been hastily cremated.
Leticia doesn't believe that Felicity, who she calls by the pet name Flossie, is dead. She begs Sherlock and Enola to help her. Enola leaps into this case with alacrity, bringing melancholia suffering Sherlock along for the ride.
Enola and Sherlock's discoveries about Felicity and her husband set off a series of dangerous events, leading to an exciting climax.
Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is an excellent addition to the series.
Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Enola Holmes is the sister of Sherlock Holmes. She meets him for the first time she was 14 years old. She also meets her other brother Mycroft. She is a well educated, woman and knows how to take care of herself. Her brothers were surprised as they they would have to figure out what to do with her as she had been abandoned by their mother. She lives in London. Dr. Watson send a note about Sherlock being in a deep depression and wants her to attend him. She rushes there and is trying to help Sherlock when a young woman Miss Letitia Glover who has received a note from her twin sister’s husband that she has died. She doesn’t believe it as he had Flossie cremated. She is positive that her sister isn’t dead or she would had felt it. Enola takes the case. Will Enola solve the case? Will her older brother Sherlock help?

The novel is an adventure it’s twists and turns. It is a quick read and fun. At times I ended up laughing, due to some unexpected surprises. This is my first story I have read about Enola Holmes. There are several other books in this series. I will be reading them as this book was terrific. I do think you can read this one first as it seems to be a stand alone story.

I want to thank NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and the author for allowing me to read and review this book, ‘Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche.

Sherlock Holmes younger sister, Enola, receives a note from John Watson, M.D. (Sherlock’s sidekick and chronicler) asking her to go see Sherlock, who is in a post-case funk. While there, a new possible case comes to their attention. A woman has received word that her twin sister, who is married to an Earl, has died and her body cremated. She has reason to not believe this news, especially when Sherlock identifies the ashes to be from an animal. This sets the Holmes siblings on an adventure to discover the truth in this matter.

This is my first time to read of Enola’s adventures while trying to prove her own skills as a private detective, even though she is still a young girl. This was a very engaging story and worthy of the Sherlock Holmes saga.

I loved this book!! I watched the movie on Netflix about Enola and I had to read this. It has everything you want in a novel and I recommend it to everyone that loves suspense. Seriously, this was the best read of the summer!

In this enthralling adventure, Enola Holmes and her brother Sherlock accept a case involving a missing woman. The client’s twin has received word from her sister’s husband that Lady Felicity had caught a fever and died. He had her body cremated. The twin doesn’t believe a word of this odd message and hires the sleuthing duo to find out what really happened. When it turns out the Earl of Dunhench’s first wife expired in a similar manner, Enola believes it can’t be a coincidence. Using her skills at disguise, she gains entry to the nobleman’s gloomy mansion. Here her situation rapidly deteriorates as she begins to suspect the horrifying truth. Suspenseful and clever, this story is one you won’t be able to put down. Disclosure: I received an advance reading copy from Netgalley. This review is my unbiased opinion.

First, I've not read any of the other Enola Holmes books, but I've seen the movie! However, it didn't matter, because the way Springer has the novel start gets you up to speed on what you need to know and establishes any characters you may not be familiar with. In this story, Enola and her recently-unestranged brother, Sherlock, work together to help a lady who learned from an odd letter from her brother-in-law that her sister has died. We learn that this is likely not the case, and Enola is immediately off to gather information, with plenty of bumps along the way. During the investigation, we meet new and familiar characters.

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche is a well written book with mystery, excitement, and interest that rivals the original Sherlock Holmes stories. I enjoyed the historical fiction side of it a lot! Enola is a unique, independent character and she and the whole book felt familiar and comforting, like it is a classic book from my shelf rather than a brand new book! I am definitely interested in reading more from this series. If you are into mysteries, Sherlock stories, and strong female characters, then you'll enjoy this book!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Spunky, determined, and daring, Enola Holmes is just the kind of detective you would want to take your case. A huge bonus is that Sherlock Holmes is her big brother and comes along to assist when Enola finds herself in a bit of trouble or needs some counsel to help in tricky situations.

This was the first book I have read in the series and I really enjoyed seeing Enola work out the details of the case. For being as young as she is, it is easy to see the she has inherited the genius genes like her brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. The help that she receives from Sherlock makes this very enjoyable as it lends an air of amusement to the story. I saw the inexperience Enola has as being supported by her brother and see that she will just get better and better with each case she investigates. It will be fun to see what cases she will take in the future. Sherlock will have to move quickly to be one step ahead of his brilliant sister.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an ARC of the book. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Such a delight to have another installment of Enola! Nancy Springer delivers a satisfying story and readers can only hope for more in the future.

In a doldrum, the famous Sherlock Holmes will not see a woman--so desperately in need of assistance that Mrs. Hudson fears for her health if she's turned away--and his much younger sister, Enola determines to take the case. He has not seen much of his lanky sister in over 10 years, and he is only starting to realize that along with some family resemblance, Enola inherited a similar strength of will, almost manic amount of energy once hired, and an astonishing level of cleverness. She can also appear and disappear in the most maddening way.

His intent was to send her to a finishing school and "marry her off." But for an orphan at 14 years of age, she refused to be rescued and sent away from a life she handles with ease; having a safe, reputable place to live, money to support herself, work to occupy her skills and time, and a Holmes mind of her own.

In fact, she was only in Sherlock's office at the time, at the request of Dr. Watson. Because the male detective was in another depressive mood.

No sooner had Enola begun to get the facts of the case, when, as she had intended, Sherlock imperiously tried to take over the poor woman's troubles as his own. As it happens, Miss Glover is very fortunate to have both of them, because her sister has been declared dead by her husband, the Earl. What can be done, with no clues besides a small box of ashes, and the feelings of a twin insisting her sister must still be alive?

This book, part of a series, is listed for teens and YA (young adults). It is also a delightful and well written story for adults to enjoy!

Although this Sherlock Holmes may not be the cool and collected character we are more familiar with; having a sister so full of youthful enthusiasm pop into his life after nearly having forgotten her, and to discover so many unsettling abilities he never guessed at, it makes sense that he is a little off balance. Even stumbling a little, until he understands her better. Fortunately, the siblings share some underlying warm regard for each other, and in typical Holmes fashion, they work together for a common cause.

Sherlock's sister seems to have received a previously unknown gene...for cheerful enthusiasm, and making friends. Her spirit fills the pages with surprises, exclamations, and laughs, we are quite unused to with the elder gentleman. And she may--on occasion--even get him to smile a little. Which makes the book all the more fun to experience.

I highly recommend this book, and intend to download the entire series. If you have a Holmes fan in mind (like yourself), or would like to encourage a new one, it's a stand-alone story, so you can begin right here!

5/5 Stars
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the preview of this book! #NetGalley

I absolutely love Enola Holmes! She is a fabulous character that keeps me glued to the page. I especially love the family interactions. I hope to read more of her!

Gobbled up this fab teen/YA mystery in one sitting! Loved the character in the Netflix movie and was thrilled to get this ARC from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The book — seventh in the series — is a total winner. We get to see Sherlock Holmes and his much younger sister, Enola, work together to solve a confounding crime. Enola is every bit as smart, clever, curious, and fearless as her famous brother. All the usual characters show up but it is Enola who steals the show. I wish I’d had this engaging series to read when I first got into Nancy Drew as a teen. Now, I MUST go back and read the previous six Enola adventures. Perfect for mystery lovers of all ages!

5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 31 Aug 2021
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The intriguing and daring Enola Holmes is back solving cases - this time in conjunction with her brother Sherlock. Enola finds Sherlock in one of his fits of melancholy refusing to see any new clients. When a young woman desperately approaches him to find her missing sister, her refuses, but Enola jumps at the chance to discover what has happened to the sister. The new client Letitia Glover is a twin and her sister Felicity is married to Lord Dunhench. Lord Dunhench informed Letitia that Felicity had died suddenly of a fever and she had been cremated.

As a twin Letitia is sure she would know if her sister had died. This mystery sets Enola on a course that leads to an insane asylum and mistreatment of wives. Enola is her most brash and daring self. Thoroughly enjoyed this adventure.