by Nancy Springer
Libby audiobook 4 hours
Read by: Tamaryn Rayne
Published: 2022
Genre: YA historical fiction, mystery
I hadn't planned on continuing with this series, but this audiobook was available and I decided to listen.
I enjoyed the story for the most part. Lady Cecily is once again in trouble. Her despotic father has locked her in her room with no clothing (other than a nightgown), no books, and no art supplies. Enola is determined to rescue her.
The part I didn't like in this story was the continual emphasis on Lady Cecily's two personalities - her "left-handed" persona of strength, determination, and creativity, and her "right-handed" weak, docile, and vapid personality. It just got old after a while.
Overall, Springer has done a delightful job with these books. I like the interplay between Enola and her brother Sherlock. I really liked the playfulness between Enola and her usual cabbie Harold. Fun!
<Above posted 11.13.23. Below added 5.29.25.>
This one is a no-go for me for future. Interesting that I gave it a pretty positive review previously. I do like how the other women at the club help Enola with her costumes. I like Harold. But honestly, the whole split personality thing is just too dumb and irritating.
Framing Cecily's dad for his illegal disposal of servants' bodies and Sherlock's unwillingness to engage in blackmail . . . that's interesting.
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