The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes Series #2)

by Nancy Springer Narrated by Katherine Kellgren

Overview

Two-time recipient of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, New York Times best-selling author Nancy Springer is known for her beloved Tales of Rowan Hood, her award-winning Arthurian novels, and her critically acclaimed The Case of the Missing Marquess-the first of her compelling mysteries starring the precocious sister of Sherlock Holmes. When Enola learns of a missing left-handed artist, she uses a series of clever disguises to brave lurking dangers and follow cryptic clues that lead to the young Lady Cecily.

Editorial Reviews

School Library Journal

Gr 5-9 -Young Sherlock Holmes fans will delight in Nancy Springer's sophisticated and absorbing mystery (Philomel, 2007), the second title in a series featuring Enola Holmes, the famed detective's younger sister. Enola, age 14, goes into hiding so as not to be sent to a finishing school by her older brothers. Using disguises, she makes up a detective agency and sets herself up as the secretary, intending to solve the cases herself. A visit from Sherlock Holmes's friend Dr. Watson inadvertently brings her a missing persons mystery to solve. Enola need to keep herself hidden from her brothers and society while braving the dangers of the London streets makes for a fast-paced and suspenseful tale. Narrator Katherine Kellgren is a master at the haughty British accents necessary for the high society of the Victorian era, always keeping a measured and engaging tone.-Karen T. Bilton, Mary Jacobs Memorial Library, Rocky Hill, NJ

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From the Publisher

Praise for Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess:

An Edgar Award Nominee!

* “Enola shows herself to be an intelligent, rational, resourceful, and brave protagonist. Readers will look forward to hearing this heroine’s unique voice again.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

* “This is a terrific package. Springer not only provides two fine mysteries, breathtaking adventure, and key-eyed description, but she also offers a worthy heroine.” —Booklist, starred review

* “A tasty appetizer, with every sign of further courses to come.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Enola’s loneliness, intelligence, sense of humor,and sheer pluck make her an extremely appealing heroine.” —School Library Journal,starred review

DEC 07/JAN 08 - AudioFile

The second installment of Nancy Springer's series finds 14-year-old Enola Holmes, the much younger sister of Sherlock, living an independent life while continuing to evade her brothers. Using well-honed skills of observation and disguise, plus a talent for unlocking cryptic clues, she establishes herself as assistant to a bogus “scientific perditorian” and succeeds in finding the missing Lady Cecily. Katherine Kellgren brings the precocious Holmes sibling to life. As Enola (her name is “alone” spelled backwards) moves from assistant to street vendor to mute Sister of Mercy ministering to the street people of nineteenth-century London, Kellgren effortlessly manipulates her voice, bringing the setting and characters alive. She even brings sense to the visual cryptic clues as they are presented in audio. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170701179
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	05/23/2008
Series:	Enola Holmes Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	525,686
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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