Book Review: The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer

When Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers--all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother's strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother?[summary via Amazon]

What an absolutely delightful new series! The Case of the Missing Marquess is the first book in the Enola Holmes series, and I was positively charmed by it!

My son has been raving about the first Enola Holmes movie [based on this book] and I decided I needed to read the book first [of course, like most bibliophiles] before I watch the movie. I've been on a bit of a reading slump and this story brought me right back to my love of mysteries! 

Enola's mum has gone missing, and when her brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock, turn up to help, she realizes that she is she going to have to look for her mum herself! As Enola journeys from the country to the big city of London, she takes the reader on an adventure you won't soon forget!

I just loved The Case of the Missing Marquess. As a long-time fan of mysteries, it has all the elements to entice readers, young and old. Enola is a captivating heroine, and as she uses her wits to untangle the mystery of her missing parent, you can see that she has a lot in common with Sherlock!

If you haven't met Enola Holmes yet, you need to right away! This is definitely one series I will be hurrying to get the second book!