Book Review: Enola Holmes and the Mark of the Mongoose

BOOK REVIEW

Things are finally coming together for Enola Holmes in May of 1890. She is living at the Professional Women’s Club, attending school, and no longer avoiding her two elder brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft. When a man named Ruddy bursts into the office of Enola’s alter ego, Dr. Leslie Ragostin, and demands his missing friend be found, Enola is on the case, even after Rudyard Kipling (Ruddy) finds out that Dr. Ragostin and Enola are one and the same. He makes it abundantly clear he is not interested in hiring a girl and soon hires Sherlock Holmes to find his friend, Wolcott Balestier. But Enola is not giving up yet.

This is another fantastic Enola Holmes adventure. It might be my favorite so far with the addition of the wonderfully wordy Rudyard Kipling as a supporting character. Their banter together is delightful and fun, as Kipling’s very imaginative insults do nothing to dull Enola’s profound confidence. The mystery is intriguing, and as always, Enola’s hijinks steal the show. She will stop at nothing to find Mr. Balestier, and that includes putting herself in elaborate disguises and dangerous situations. Sherlock’s appearances throughout the book give Enola a solid partner, and his sometimes amused disapproval will make you smile.

This fun and imaginative series will bring joy to everyone and is highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.

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