Not my favorite of the Enola Holmes' stories, but better than the Black Barouche and certainly worth a read.

The Writing: All of the stories that have come after the original six have had a decidedly different style. Gone is the period-accurate spelling of words such as "genteel" and decidedly 1800s style of the prose. What we are left with is a weak imitation of Springer's true voice and a diminishment of her full capabilities. Perhaps the style has been changed to appeal to a broader and younger audience. However, in my opinion, teens would benefit from an occasional dose of Victorian verbiage, particularly in a mystery such as this one, which could then perhaps pave the way to interest in classics, such as the original Sherlock stories.

Characters: This is definitely the most screen time Sherlock has ever gotten and getting to see him and Enola interact and engage in banter was a much-needed treat. His character was nicely expanded. Lady Vienna was also a very enjoyable addition. On the other hand, Lady Cecily fell flat for me and felt rather two dimensional. Enola also felt a little odd, with her suddenly wanting to study instead of pursue her career, which before had been considered his life calling, as a perditorian.

Plot: Not bad, but not quite up to par with the early stories. I don't know that I would even call this a mystery as much as an adventure. There was no whodunit, no big reveal, no real missing persons case either. Not the most exciting but structured well enough.

Overall: A definite improvement from the letdown of the Black Barouche. It feels as though Springer is returning more to her original style; however, there are still some elements that could use improvement. A fun and worthwhile read.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the Advance Reader's Copy of this book.

I really liked Enola's character! Apart from what I have watched from the Netflix film 'Enola Holmes', there are more sides of her gutsiness and braveness that has me on the edge of my bed.

A nice spin-off novel for mind-twisting stories fans!

i continue to enjoy this series and seeing Enola evolve. This is a great series for tweens, with a spirited and independent young woman, out in the world - making a name for herself.

Very much enjoyed.

thank you Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to review this ARC

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade by Nancy Springer is a great historical fiction that is the eighth book in the delightful Enola Holmes series.

I really liked this newest installment of the feisty, fun, intelligent, resourceful, and all around likable heroine. She has talent and courage, I will give her that.

This book was more of an action and adventure narrative vs a traditional mystery, but I thoroughly enjoyed it nevertheless.

I definitely recommend for YA and adult audiences both.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Wednesday Books/St. Martin’s Press for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 9/6/22.

This series is just worth the read. Stop questioning it and start the books. For Sherlock fans yes for strong female role models yes… and best of the best it’s a movie so readers may watch just for that !

Enola Holmes, sister of Sherlock Holmes, shines in the latest in Nancy Springer's series. The deductive reasoning, spunkiness, and clever quips make her a great character to read. The author does a great job of staying true to the era while giving her character a bold approach. I also enjoy the way Sherlock Holmes is written and that he is a part of the story, but never the main character.

This was a fun mystery and a great example of empowered women characters who take charge and set the narrative to suit their own needs. I highly recommend this for any school or library!

I know this is geared for a younger audience, but I LOVE this series. Great for a quick escape largely due to the vivid description given regarding setting, clothes, etc. My favorite parts are always when her big brother show up.

Such a fun Sherlock Holmes spin-off! I enjoyed the characters and story and look forward to reading more from this author!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

I admit that I had not read the previous books in this series, but I have watched the Netflix movie several times and loved it. The book is just as amazing. Quick paced, quick witted, humorous, suspenseful with a satisfactory ending (the bad guy gets his just due). Definitely middle grade or YA focused, but still fun for adults too. The language and descriptions are period correct (at least, I think so!) and so sometimes I admit I used the dictionary, but this did not take away from the narrative.

The focus of Enola's concern is Cecily, a friend she encountered in a previous book. Cecily has a peculiar affliction, and her father has locked her in her room. Enola sets out to rescue her and get Cecily the help she needs. Of course, this involves ciphers, disguises, close escapes, convoluted plans, and Sherlock. A fun romp, a quick read, and fans of the movie won't be able to resist picturing Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill when reading the book. I hope Springer continues to add to this series. Great fun!!

I like Enola! She is a gutsy, independent young woman, intent on following her star even though it is highly contrary to established mores of the mid-1800s. And, incidentally, she is Sherlock Holmes' younger sister, but she is quite capable of solving her own crimes, thank you very much.

Enola sets out to rescue her dear friend Cecily. Cecily is being held prisoner by her cruel father, who has deprived her of all her drawing and writing materials but also her clothes so there is no hope she will attempt to escape. Why is she being held prisoner? Because she is left-handed at a time when left-handedness is considered evil. Forced to use her right hand, she develops two sides to her personality. Left handed she is strong and independent; right handed she becomes submissive and vulnerable to her father. Dear old dad is cruel and treats his wife and daughter as chattel, good for nothing.

Enola uses all her brains and calls upon her friends to help her rescue Cecily and set the world to rights. The Enola Holmes stories are geared to middle school and high school readers. I believe most adults will find them enjoyable as well.

This was a fun and engaging read. Though I hadn't read any of the previous books, the author reviewed just enough of the pertinent history so that I wasn't ever lost.

The case wasn’t exactly a mystery. It was helping someone who was in a difficult situation, and I found it interesting.

I liked Enola. She was determined, smart, resourceful, and caring. I liked seeing her brother's grudging respect for her and the way their relationship seemed to grow a bit. I imagine that was even more rewarding for those who have read more of the series.

I found the ending very satisfying. Although this was my first Enola Holmes book, it definitely won't be the last.

Enola must save her left-handed friend Lady Cecily once again in in this altogether too short next installment in the Enola Holmes series. I know these books are meant for younger readers, but surely, they can manage at least 300 pages at minimum.

Aside from some laundry chute action, this was a really dull mystery. Enola must rescue Lady Cecily from being locked in her bedroom by her father, then figure out a way to blackmail him into treating his wife and daughter right. Enola also finally figures out that Lady Cecily suffers from multiple personality disorder. Watching Enola try to diagnose and manage someone with D.I.D. before anything was really understood about the disease was confusing and there wasn't enough interaction with her brother Sherlock for me. There was promising set-up for more Sherlock in the next book though, after he formally asks her to assist him with his next case.

Enola also briefly gets a new mother-figure in Lady Lavinia, a childhood friend of her mother, in this story, but she's written out again before much can happen. There is no love interest, aka no Tewkesbury, in this story at all. Fingers crossed he'll appear in the next installment. I'd love to see Enola learning that she can't go it alone and that turning to others for help and companionship isn't a weakness. I'd also like to see her go to university!

I'm glad we have finally wrapped up Lady Cecily's drama for a while at least and I VERY EAGERLY await the next movie on Netflix! Millie Bobby Brown did such justice to this character. Special thank you to St. Martin's Press for the chance to read this ARC and review.

Another great addition to the Enola Holmes books. I liked that the story revisited a character from an earlier book. I also liked how Enola is developing a relationship with Sherlock. I look forward to reading more books about Enola.

I do love Enola! She makes me smile, she is creative and strong! I love her mind and her ways of solving problems.

This book did not disappoint. Enola is again called to help her friend Cecily. She walks into a situation, and rather let dogs lie (as if she could) she instead helps her friend and situations are created that threaten lives and put Cecily, and herself, in a precarious situation. I love the interaction with Sherlock and her mother's friend, Vienna. I'm excited to see if that relationship continues in the next book. She has found a kindred spirit there.
I can't wait for the next one!!

Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade
by Nancy Springer
Pub Date: 06 Sep 2022

Enola Holmes, Sherlock's much younger, and feistier, sister, returns in an adventure of a confused young Baronet's daughter who is on the run from her father's devious schemes in Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes and the Elegant Escapade.

Enola Holmes, the much younger sister of Sherlock, is now living independently in London and working as a scientific perditorian (a finder of persons and things). But that is not the normal lot of young women in Victorian England. They are under the near absolute control of their nearest male relative until adulthood. Such is the case of Enola's friend, Lady Cecily Alastair. Twice before Enola has rescued Lady Cecily from unpleasant designs of her caddish father, Sir Eustace Alastair, Baronet. And when Enola is brusquely turned away at the door of the Alastair home it soon becomes apparent that Lady Cecily once again needs her help.

Affecting a bold escape, Enola takes Lady Cecily to her secret office only to be quickly found by the person hired by Lady Cecily's mother to find the missing girl - Sherlock Holmes himself. But the girl has already disappeared again, now loose on her own in the unforgiving city of London.

Even worse, Lady Cecily has a secret that few know. She has dual personalities - one, which is left-handed, is independent and competent; the other, which is right-handed, is meek and mild. Now Enola must find Lady Cecily again - before one of her personalities gets her into more trouble than she can handle and before Sherlock can find her and return her to her father. Once again, for Enola, the game is afoot.

Another delightful Sherlockian pastiche featuring Enola Holmes. This one shows more imagination of the part of Nancy Springer with regards to Sherlock and his burgeoning relationship with his sister. This series never fails to engage me in the story and keep turning pages to see what happens. I thank #netgalley and the publisher for this copy, this review of #enolaholmesandtheelegantescapade is wholly my own.

Enola Homes and the Elegant Escapades by Nancy Springer is the eighth Enola Homes mystery and focuses around Enola helping her friend Cecily. This is the first story I have read in this series so I didn’t have all of the background info that would have come from reading the whole series, but still got a good sense of the series as a while. The story was well written and fast paced, but I didn’t find it to be anything spectacular. It was a good book and I’m glad I got a chance to read it, but the series doesn’t seem to be for me. I did enjoy the characters, especially Vienna. I think this is good series that many will love, so if it sounds interesting to you I’d definitely give it a chance, maybe you will connect with it more than I did.

Super cute! The writing was well done along with the characters and the overall story. I loved the details of London and the fashion. It added to the story and didn’t drag it down. I loved Enola and her characters was so much fun. I’m always happy to read about Sherlock, so he was also a treat! A great book overall with no big complaints or concerns.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and St. Martin's Press.

Enola ison the case when her pal Lady Cecily is imprisoned by someone she should have been able to trust for the third time.

Thankfully, her brother Sherlock is on her side now soEnola doesn't have to go through madcap adventures trying to hide from him.

I really enjoyed this one although it seemed more focused on action than mystery.

Enola is back she is independently living in London as a scientific perditorian in other words a finder of persons or things. Lady Cecily returns and Enola is on a mission to keep her safe from her father. Her growing relationship with Sherlock shows when he gets involved when Lady Cecily goes missing. I loved getting back in Enolas head and enjoying this book it had the right amount of mystery and fun to it. Overall a great entertaining story that will keep you wanting more.