Enola Holmes - The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline
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Enola Holmes – The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline is the fifth installment in Nancy Springer's popular middle-grade detective series. Fourteen-year-old Enola returns to Victorian London after discovering that her beloved landlady, Mrs Tupper, has been kidnapped. Clues hidden within Mrs Tupper’s crinoline underwear lead Enola on a trail involving cryptic embroidery, secret messages and none other than Florence Nightingale. Blending intrigue, code-breaking, and feminist themes, Enola relies on her wits and daring disguises to uncover the truth and rescue her surrogate mother.
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A gripping Victorian-era mystery with real historical figures—Florence Nightingale plays a crucial role.
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Protagonist Enola is resourceful, intelligent and fiercely independent.
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Richly atmospheric setting with attention to societal norms, women’s roles and espionage.
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Includes coded messages embedded in embroidery and themes of female empowerment.
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Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery in 2010.