The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets (Enola Holmes #3)

The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets

by Nancy Springer

Edition: hardcover, 2008

Synopsis: Everyone knows Dr. Watson is Sherlock Holmes’ right-hand man – so when he goes missing, it’s a shock. Even Sherlock hasn’t, well, the slightest clue as to where he could be. Enola is intrigued, but weary; she’s still hiding from her older brothers – and getting involved could be disastrous. 

But when a bizarre bouquet shows up at the Watson residence, full of convolvulus, hawthorn, and white poppies, Enola must act. She dons her most discerning disguise yet to find the sender – and quickly, for Enola knows the blossoms symbolize death!

Hold your breath, because Enola’s about to take it away. The stakes are higher and the mystery deeper than ever before…

When Enola Holmes hears that her brother Sherlock’s friend, Dr. Watson, has gone missing, she knows must do all she can to help. Armed with her unique knowledge of flowers, she untangles the malicious threads that hold the kind doctor captive.

After narrowly escaping death and remaining out of her brothers’ clutches, Enola has to decide what to do with herself. She isn’t sure if her alias, Ivy Meshle, is known by her brother and so she is forced to keep close to the rooms she calls home. She dons a new disguise, one of beauty, and so slips easily in and out of wherever the clues take her.

I thought it was fascinating how the language of flowers was woven through the narrative. I knew about the romantic messages flowers could send, but had no idea about the malevolent, threatening ones! I am eager to learn more about this topic.

This is a fantastic continuation of Enola’s adventures!