Springer, Nancy, Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose. Pgs. 304. St Martin’s Publishing Group, 2023.

Enola is living her own at the Professional Women’s Club and is pursuing her chosen occupation, finding lost things. When Wolcott Balestier, a famous publisher representative goes missing; Rudyard Kipling shows up at her office. Enola is intrigued by the case, but the author refuses to hire her, choosing her brother, Sherlock, over her. Convinced that book pirates are the cause of the publisher’s disappearance, she sets out to solve the mystery anyways. Will she succeed or be forced to team up with her brother, Sherlock once again?

Narrator, Tamaryn Payne does a masterful job of narrating this book. Her accents, intonations, and timing are spot on. Her voices make the character easy to distinguish from each other. Both the author’s and narrator’s styles complement each other and help bring the story to life. The world building is enchanting, engaging, and well-done. A must-listen for fans of Enola Holmes, humor, mystery, and historical fiction. This book can be listened to out of order, but it is recommended listeners listen to the others first. Gr 6 and up, 5 stars

When Rudyard Kipling bursts into Enola's office looking for help in finding his missing friend, he is appalled to be confronted by a female. Unwilling to hire a young woman, he turns to Sherlock Holmes. Enola is not one to be overlooked and sets off on her own to learn the truth behind the disappearance of the young American. Can the missing man be rescued from his apparent fate and returned to his friends and loved ones?|

Enola is back and she is more than ready to prove she is her brother’s equal! Enola’s studies are interrupted once again by a mystery. Too bad it is not her case. However, that small detail has never stopped Enola before, and she throws herself into the streets of London to find the clues. She goes through an immense wardrobe, dressing as a street waif, a fashionable lady, a student, and as Oscar Wilde.

The mystery itself was interesting, though it did linger a bit long on the horrors of rabies. It introduced an interesting villain, one I am hoping we will see again. There was also a bit of action in the end with Enola engaging in a knife fight.

I can’t decide which one I enjoyed more: reading it for myself or listening to the audiobook. They both were so much fun! The narrator for the audiobook has such a lovely voice to listen to.

I would definitely recommend this to fans of the series and those who enjoy young adult historical fiction.

Upon starting the audio version of Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose, I was informed the audio was only an advanced sampling and not the final audio, but the narrator voice was spot on and highly enjoyable. From beginning to end I was eager to continue the story. My students from the youngest to my nine year old, and fourteen year old, and the others in between often were with me for a chapter or two but did not hear the whole story. After the snippets they encountered several of them are planning to seek out the Enola Holmes series to start it for themselves, both girl and boy. It is obvious to me in the reading of the story that Nancy Springer is highly intelligent and well researched. Though, my introduction to Enola Holmes was as for many through Netflix, I am quite a fan and really quite eager to go back and read the series from the beginning. My teen is probably the most intrigued to go back and start the series, as she really likes the idea of a "woman Sherlock Holmes". My tween is curious, but not sure Enola Holmes will top her love of Nancy Drew. All in all, the experience of Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose was entertaining. The story had a pace that kept an interesting plot moving. The characters were remember-able and the fascinating play on words in cultural literacy is rare in stories today and well worth the pages. We will definitely endorse Enola at this point.

In the latest Enola Holmes mystery, Rudyard Kipling bursts into Dr Ragostin’s detective agency. He wants to hire them to find a missing friend. However, when Enola tries to get information from him, he demands to speak to a man. When he learns that she is the one and only detective, he storms out. Later, she learns he has hired her brother, Sherlock, who has always refused to recognize her own detecting skills.

Never one to give up easily and determined to prove herself to both Kipling and Sherlock, she decides to do her own search. While searching for clues, she encounters a rabid dog and hears a rumour it bit a man recently who was trying to scare it off. Could the man be Kipling’s friend and, if so, where is he now?

I first encountered Enola Holmes in a movie and, even though it was clearly aimed at a YA audience, I enjoyed it so much, I decided to check out the books. Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose is the ninth in the series, the fourth I have read, and a very entertaining edition to the series. The story takes Enola and the reader through one of London’s worse slums as well as to a high society gala, to a medical laboratory where Dr Jacob Lister is trying to develop an inoculation against rabies, a disease which, at the time was an automatic death sentence (trigger warning: medical animal experimentation), and into the hands of a deadly cult.

This is a fast easy read and I finished it in one day. Enola is a likeable and strong protagonist, the mystery as well as the historical details are interesting and, despite being, like the movie, aimed at a YA audience, it works for all ages. If, like me, you are a fan of anything Holmes, I recommend this book highly. I received an audio version of this book narrated by Tamaryn Payme who does a wonderful job.

I received an audiobook from Netgalley and Macmillan Audio in exchange for an honest review

American publisher, Wolcott Balestier is missing and his sister, Caroline is beside herself. Trapped in a country where the men don’t take her seriously, with the exception of Rudyard Kipling, nobody is looking into the disappearance of Wolcott Balestier. That is until the fateful day Rudyard Kipling walks into Enola Holmes’ office, hoping to hire her boss. Fired before Enola began, she vows to find Mr. Wolcott Balestier just to rub it into Rudy’s face. The fact that Wolcott Balestier also has favorable regards to women’s rights and has nice features didn’t hurt. “Who else is going to look into this case?” thought Enola. That is until she realized her brother Sherlock was later hired by none other than Rudyard Kipling.

The game is afoot and Sherlock now recognizes Enola has a firm footing into the real world and its underbelly. She should never be underestimated and therefore, regards Enola with new found respect. I love the development between the two. I also adore the new additional character, Ethel Etheridge, the floral boutonniere who may hold the key to the whole mystery. Her vocabulary rivals Enola’s and it is interesting to listen to them converse.

The narrator Tamaryn Payne has perfect pitches and keeps the spunk going as she evokes images of Enola’s spirit and chutzpah (gumption) . Most enjoyable for the middle grade readers.

I wish to thank Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the e-audio review copy of this fantastic book.

A fun addition to the world of Enola Holmes!
In this volume, we learn of a missing American, Wolcott Balestier. His sister Caroline is looking for him and after being denied the job by a man because she is a girl, Enola tries to help undercover. Of course, the case goes to Sherlock so he is in this one often which I always love. There is also another familiar name in this book, Rudyard Kipling.
Enola is such a brave and independent character and I always love getting lost in these books. It's great to have a character that really stands up for herself in a middle grade series. Her relationship with Sherlock has evolved since the first book by leaps and bounds and even from the last one. He is much more accepting of her chosen lifestyle and wants to live alongside her instead of trying to get her to do what he thinks is best for her.
This mystery was exciting and engaging with Enola getting into a lot of mischief while trying to find out what happened to Wolcott. True to form, Enola dons many disguises to get into places she may not be able to as a young girl or to sneak around to learn information.
The narrator Tamaryn Payne was great, she had a British accent, but it was not over the top. She had a lovely voice that was wonderful to listen to.
This is definitely a fun series that any middle grade, mystery, or historical lover should check out!

Such a fun mystery! I adore the writing in the Enola Holmes Series, and the Mark of the Mongoose doesn't disappoint. Witty, arrogant Enola frequently crosses paths with her famous brother, often bumbling her way into discovering the truth and winning her readers' hearts along the way.

Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advanced electronic audio review copy of this fantastic book. I love Enola and try to read every book I can find with her since discovering Sherlock’s and Mycroft’s younger sister. This book was so much fun to read! Plenty of action, awesome, well-developed, and entertaining characters, great interactions (especially between Enola and Sherlock), and a great mystery. Definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written story with good mystery and a great sense of humor.

Enola Holmes is off on another adventure in The Mark of the Mongoose! This time Enola must help to find Walcott Balestier, the representative of an American publisher sent to London to create relationships with English authors.

The Mark of the Mongoose is fast paced and fun. It is full of interesting historical facts and quirky characters. As they have in the past few books, Enola and her famous brother, Sherlock Holmes, have to work together on this case. I have enjoyed seeing their bond grow as he accepts her independence. This novel was narrated by Tamaryn Payne and I can't imagine anyone else could do a better job of bringing Enola to life.

The Mark of the Mongoose is a fun and fast read that fans of Enola Holmes will be delighted with!

This was a great laugh! Even the husband kept stopping to listen about Enola and her silly adventures. A delightful story read with an amazing voice. Love it!

This was hands down the best YA/Post original series Enola book yet. It was interested, it was fast paced, it wasn't obviously fan service because of the popularity of the Netflix special. I have yet to be as engaged with any of the new series as much as I was with the original though. Overall it was a great story and I love all the well known famous players in the book.

My big annoyance was at the begging of the book. The Balestier siblings have the prologue. Its stated very early that they are American and when they speak, its with an American accent. Yet, all of their inner dialogue or explanations are explained in a posh British voice. It was such a stark contrast and took my out of the book. Why would Carrie Balestier say something in her American accent and think it in British. Very unappealing way to kick off the book.

Huge thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this one!

Rudyard Kipling's best friend Wolcott Balestier has gone missing. Kipling is a rather unlikable fellow at first, dismissing Enola's efforts to find his friend, but you warm up to him.

In this latest case, Sherlock intervenes and Watson makes an appearance. There are disguises, disease, dogs, and danger.

Enola never fails to entertain me.

Looking forward to the next adventure.

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose (Enola Holmes, #9)
by Nancy Springer
I love the light nature of these books as a series. Enola is a dynamic and resourceful character that found a way to accept herself and all her abilities. Her interest in mysteries and finding things like her older brother Sherlock, brought her many problems. Because of this she tried to focus on her studies. An interruption of her studies one evening, she is thrust into a mystery that will include promenade writers, and scientific figures. Her ability to observe and draw what she saw shows her personal strengths that her brother does not have. The periodic episodes of Sherlock in her adventures adds strengths, and insights she may not otherwise have. Its a great play of sibling love and miss understanding between the two dynamic siblings.

This was a fun audiobook to listen too. I've seen the two Enola Holmes movies on Netflix and really enjoyed them so I wanted to try out an audiobook from the series. It didn't disappoint. I especially loved that the narrator sounded almost exactly like the actress from the movie. I felt like I was there experiencing everything she was. I am a fan and will be looking up the rest of the audiobooks in the series.

I have enjoyed most of the Enola Holmes books, but this was one of my favourites. I especially liked with this one that she pulled in so many historical characters from the time, and the rabies science is well done and describes the advances that were happening at the time quite well. As a healthcare worker, and enjoyer of historical fiction I always appreciate when the two subjects meet and are told in a realistic way. This book managed to do that.

I had the chance to listen to this book in audiobook format and found the narrator to be very easy to listen too. She was even able to use an American accent when reading the dialogue of the American characters. I like to listen to audiobooks while driving and had no problem paying attention to both for this book.

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

Yet another wonderful book! I absolutely love this series. Being a Sherlock fan this is the next best thing. I listen to this and it is a different reader and she did an amazing job and made you feeling part of the story. The way the author writes makes you feel like your reading Arthur Conan Doyle. High recommend this series. Does help to read it in order.

This honestly was my favorite Enola Homes books so far. It seemed more real to me. The dangers she faces and the consequences are more believable. I loved how they added American characters into this story line. The narration as always was great!

This latest addition to the Enola Holmes series is one of my favorite. I love the nods to previous books and the way that Enola and Sherlock's relationship has evolved over the series. Even though she's grown up quite a bit, Enola is still impetuous and rash at times and always willing to throw herself into a mad adventure. That makes her feel more real and fleshed out. An enjoyable mystery with a beloved character. I hope there will be more books in the series!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC for review, all opinions are my own.

The narrator is excellent! Also I love how free spirited and stubborn Enola Holmes is. Not only is she making a name for herself now, she’s less alone than she’s ever been. She’s learned how to ask for help and to get others to trust her logic. I enjoyed this book just as I’ve enjoyed the whole series. I would recommend this to any Sherlock Holmes fan, and kids who love detective mysteries.

Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose was such an interesting story. It weaves into the storyline real people - Rudyard Kipling, his eventual wife Caroline, her broth Wolcott, Louis Pasteur and Joseph Lister.
Wolcott goes missing. Enola and Sherlock are investigating. Wolcott was bitten by a mad dog so rabies enters the storyline.
I found the story fascinating. I like Enola’s spunk and that her relationship with Sherlock has improved. There are some violent parts which would put this book into the older middle grade to early teen age range in my opinion.
I listened to the audiobook and had access to the ebook. Thanks to Netgalley MacMillan audio and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to enjoy another Enola Holmes adventure.