The Case of the Missing Marquess is the perfect read for fans of Sherlock Holmes, readers who enjoy a strong heroine, and people who just like a fun bit of deduction. I was quickly drawn into Enola’s story, and enjoyed both Springer’s excellent writing voice and her terrific use of period details that helped to enrich and flesh out the story. The Case of the Missing Marquess is a small book which makes for a fun, quick read. I’ll definitely be picking up more of Enola’s adventures in the future.
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language:
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Violence/Gore: Two references are made to the Victorian serial killer Jack the Ripper (neither of them mention him by name and both are very brief). A house is broken into. A girl is mugged and threatened with a knife. Two characters are hit over the head and knocked out. Two young teens are kidnapped.
Sex/Nudity: Three references are made to prostitutes or “women of the night.”
Mature Subject Matter:
Abandonment by parents, kidnapping, being in dangerous situations
Alcohol / Drug Use:
Adults drink and are described as smelling of alcohol.
