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.

This is the seventh book in the fascinating Enola Holmes series. I've seen the film on Netflix and so jumped at the chance to read an ARC. I'm delighted to say that the books are even better! The Black Barouche begins with a brief note from Sherlock Holmes, Enola's much older brother. That provided any info you would need to catch with the series. Here we join Enola Holmes in her concern for her older brother's melancholia. As she visits his Baker Street residence, Mrs. Hudson ushers up a new client.. A young single woman, Letitia Glover, who is content with her unmarried status and work as a typist. She's seriously concerned about her twin sister Flossie, newly married to the Earl of Dunhench, and newly dead. Letitia received a letter from her sister's husband announcing Flossie's death, but the letter is full of inconsistencies and to top it off, her twin sense tells her that Flossie is still alive. Further investigation yields the information that the young bride was carried away in a black barouche. The case has enough intrigue to interest Sherlock, and Enola, being a hyper-intelligent young detective joins in. There is not much that Enola can't do, but a young woman trying to navigate the patriarchal society of Victorian England has many challenges. This is an excellent, fresh book for young adults. The vocabulary is advanced - I learned a few new words myself - and Springer keeps pretty close to Sherlockian canon. Anyone, not just Sherlock fans, who enjoys a good mystery will love this series. I can't wait to read the first six. Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Oh that Enola! Honestly, I could not contain all my snorts while reading this book, she is just darn cheeky. And Sherlock is quite amusing as well. This was a lovely addition to the series with the case being clever, fun with all our characters, and a great ending with her charming in. And, it portrayed the asylums as both horrendous and in areas quite normal. I do hope they’ll get to make this one into a movie as well!

I look forward to reading any new book about the Holmes family . Enola Holmes is an interessting character especially when we read about her interactions with her brothers. The mysteries they solve togetyher are somewhat interesting but most important is reading about the Holmes family. Might be interesting to add their parents into the plot of the next book!

Sherlock Holmes has nothing on his sister Enola.

Love this spin on classic Holmes bringing a female to the forefront in a strong and intelligent way!

Can’t wait for the next Enola Holmes caper to be in my hands. This is truly and instant purchase for me and an always reread.

** I requested and received an ARC via Net Galley**

I love these books. I wish I'd had access to them as a younger reader, I feel like they are so positive and fortifying.

Enola is intrepid and honest and wholly herself. She is as smart and capable as her famous brother Sherlock, but these books do a great job of showing where each character has their blind spots and how cooperation and collaboration leads to the best possible conclusion.

The vocabulary of our heroine, and indeed our author, is impressive and perfectly fitting for the character and the time period. It's something I treasure and would have LOVED to encounter as a young booknerd.

I haven't read every prior book in the series, so I was unsure if I would feel I was missing any important character information whilst reading this newest installment. However, Nancy Springer does a great job of catching you up without bogging you down in retelling the past adventures.
A fun romp for a readers of any age, and the perfect book to get you out of a rut or reading lull.
10/10 would recommend.

A fun addition to both the original six novels in the series and, of course, the recent Netflix film. The film adaptation changed quite a bit of Enola's history (and, particularly, her mother's history) but these books conform to the plot previously laid out by Springer rather than the one imagined by film executives. As is usual for the series, the plot is fast moving with little time spent on scenes that do not expressly move the story forward. Plot content in this particular book makes me feel it would be better suited for middle school and up, rather than upper elementary and up (a change from some of the previous novels).

Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche, by Nancy Springer, is another book in the growing series following Ms. Enola Holmes, the 15 year old sister of the famous Sherlock Holmes. This book is being released over 10 years after the last published novel, which came out in 2010. The earlier six novels covered the ongoing story of Enola’s (often contentious) relationship with her brothers (Sherlock and Mycroft), as well as brought the reader resolution about Enola’s missing/runaway mother. This new story starts with a Prologue written by none other than Sherlock himself, who provides a summary of these tales, and tells of his earlier encounters with Enola. His introduction even suggests his level of respect for her has improved dramatically. The new story finds the young detective (or Scientific Perditorian, as she has dubbed herself) seeking the whereabouts of Miss Leticia Glover’s twin sister, Flossie. Glover has been told that her sister has died, but the circumstances surrounding Flossie’s death are mysteriously vague. Initially, Glover seeks the assistance of Mr. Sherlock Holmes, but she ends up with the masterful pair of Enola and Sherlock, who are finally working together on a case. The two detectives set out, albeit in opposite directions, to ascertain the fate of the missing twin.

I think the allure of these books for me is the underlying message that Enola is as good as, if not better (or at least cleverer) than her notorious older brother. In the previous stories I enjoyed her ability to reach conclusions before him, even if she was getting there with only a slight edge. This particular story seamlessly continues the message that Enola’s keen mind works in ways that Sherlock’s doesn’t.

I thoroughly enjoyed this seventh book in the Enola Holmes series and hope that the author continues with her story. And, while I do enjoy that Enola and Sherlock have mended their relationship and are able to work together, I hope Enola can still find time to shine on her own. This particular book began with a Prologue from Sherlock, and ended with an Epilogue also penned from his perspective. As these stories are supposed to be Enola’s, it felt wrong for the final word to be coming from someone else. Beyond that, this was an excellent mystery and fun, quick read.

I loved this book. Independent women always keep me hooked. What will they do next? She's feisty and fiery and all those good things. A bit unusual in the mid-late 19th century but probably the role I would play in those times.
I love the setting, London countryside. The unbridled younger sister of Sherlock Holmes is spirited, inquisitive, principled and creative.

The unfortunate side of this story is the truth of the conditions women lived under. If a woman was no longer desired by her husband, too outspoken or heaven forbid, thinking for herself, being locked up in a sanitarium is the best answer. This situation is intolerable for Enola.

Right underneath Sherlock's nose (he shouldn't have been napping) she swoops in and sets to discovering the truth and rescuing the discarded married lady. Lucky for her, a twin sister knows her sibling isn't dead, wasn't cremated and is being held against her will somewhere. Enola will find her!

If you like strong female leads, good mysteries and the English Countryside in the 1800's, read this. I couldn't put it down. This is the first I've read in the series. I'm happy to see more available. My wish list is filling up.

I received this promotional Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

After watching the Netflix series I had to read this book. What a treat this was to follow Enola on another adventure as she solved the mystery with the help of her famous brother. Enola is so spirited, talented, brave and smart. A great series for all mystery readers of any age, not just YA. Looking forward to reading her next mystery.

I received an ARC copy of this book from #NetGalley.

I had never heard of this series until the Netflix movie, which my daughter and I absolutely loved. This is the first book in the series that I've read, and it was very good. Ebola gets in over her head as she gets involved in one of Sherlock's cases. Both of them have to work together in order to solve it.

The plot moved along at a steady pace and was interesting. While a little predictable at times, the interaction between brother and sister made it very entertaining. The biggest draw for me was getting a glimpse of Sherlock's thoughts on his sister and his pure frustration at being outsmarted by her on several occasions.

As I kid, I loved this series.

It was always a little cutesy and awkwardly self-aware, but I sure did not care. I enjoyed the way Enola approaches cases from a totally different avenue than Sherlock, blowing his mind every time, and the subversion of the "I run away dressed as a boy" trope. I was interested in the fiddly details of the mysteries. I was intensely invested in whatever resolution she might or might not achieve in her family relationships.

You better believe that I SLAMMED that download button the very minute I got approved for an eARC.

This latest installment in the series is meant to work as a standalone as well, so there's a little prologue by Sherlock that quickly recaps the road so far. I was a bit worried that the truce Enola and Sherlock had reached would be walked back to create more conflict, but I'm so happy to be wrong. Instead, the latest case has them working together a lot (mostly) and occasionally at cross purposes.

It's still a little awkward, and now that I'm older it's harder to take Enola's quips and "wink at the reader" sort of attitude. The mystery also seemed a little shaky. Why did the villain end up doing what he did? Because that's just "how he is!" Okay, sure, but please give him a direct motive that holds water other than just inherent, senseless villainy.

Still fully enjoyable, though.

I liked the chaos that accompanied Enola in this. It's been a while since I read the rest of the series, so maybe this is just par for the course, but she seemed especially off the rails in this one. Exactly how I'd expect a fifteen-year-old flinging herself into the jaws of danger to end up. I also liked the client -- one of the nice things about this series is the way Enola approaches the clients, often ending up long-term friends with them. The opposite of Sherlock's detachment.

And Tewkesbury makes a few appearances! This is a bit unnecessary and shoehorned-in since his part could have been played by any random hired worker, which is Sherlock's usual M.O. But still nice, since I do enjoy seeing Tewkesbury regardless of the reason.

Overall, this was a fun blast from the past. I really would like to see where Enola goes from here, so any further installments in the series will get no complaints from me.

I absolutely love Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes series, so I was very excited for the opportunity to come back to Enola. While it was interesting and intriguing to see Enola's interaction and working with Sherlock Holmes in the beginning of their adventure, I was surprised and somewhat disappointed to feel as if the wise voice of the 15-going-on-30-year-old had changed to 15-going-on-13-year-old. The Enola of this story is a lot more impulsive do first and think later in a somewhat childish way. That being said, even though her character feels more immature, the intrigue of the mystery makes up for the lapses in the keen mind that I am accustomed to from Enola. A wonderful mystery and adventure to bring readers back to the world of Enola.

What a fun read!! Enola is in her element. It is refreshing to read a mystery with so much action and fun.. and laughs. The subject is serious and kept me reading until late at night.

I loved the part of Letitia Glover's impersonation of her sister! Tewksbury is adorable, the horse Jezebel is crazy and such an integral part of the story. Sherlock grudgingly realizes Enola's potential.

I loved this book and hope there's more in the series.

The latest Enola Holmes mystery is a fun read, even without the tension of Enola hiding from her brothers. What made the first books really interesting was Enola's attempts to evade her brothers while solving the crime under their noses, but this story is still enjoyable.

A young lady, Letitia Glover, comes to Sherlock and Enola with a mystery to solve - Lord Dunhench, the husband of her twin, Felicity, says she has died, and he has had her cremated. Letitia can't believe her sister is dead; after all, twins can sense each other, and she is certain her sister isn't dead. Besides, the Earl of Dunhench's first wife also died mysteriously, and was also cremated.

Enola is intrigued, especially as she and Sherlock investigate the case and realize the death certificate was signed by none other than John Watson (who swears he never met the girl or signed this certificate). Enola works with Letitia, her old friend Viscount Tewkesbury, Sherlock and Watson to find out what happened to Felicity.

I love how these stories feature a woman who is just as smart and crafty as Sherlock (maybe even smarter and craftier), and how they highlight how women were ham-stringed by society and laws in the 1800s. Enola has escaped, for the most part, from this, but her clients have not, and are suffering for it. Both the unfairness of this, and how the women found ways around these strictures, are important lessons for young women and men to learn.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this great book!

Enola Holmes is back! The non- conforming, yet charming younger sister of Sherlock Holmes returns for a missing woman mystery in Victorian England.
Marquis de Tewkesbury from Enola's first novel makes an returns in this book, but the story belongs to Enola as she investigates the disappearance of a nobleman's wife.

Enola's investigation highlights the inequitable status of women in Victorian society, as well as a critique of the class system.

Enola and Sherlock work together in this novel, and their interplay is a highlight of the story.

Welcome back Holmes' family!