Nancy Springer

5 summariesChildren's, Historical Fiction, Mystery

Nancy Springer is an American author known for her works of fiction, particularly in the young adult and fantasy genres. She is recognized for her Enola Holmes series, which includes titles such as The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan, and The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline. Additionally, she has written I Am Morgan le Fay and I Am Mordred, exploring themes from Arthurian legend.

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Books by Nancy Springer

5 books available

The Case of the Missing Marquess
Nancy Springer
3.9 (12k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Armed with wit, disguises, and an indomitable spirit, Sherlock Holmes's rebellious younger sister, Enola, plunges into the grimy heart of Victorian London to unravel her mother's disappearance, only to find herself entangled in a marquess's kidnapping and constantly evading her famous brother.
The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan
Nancy Springer
4.1 (4k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Enola Holmes, Sherlock's independent sister, reluctantly teams up with him to rescue her friend Lady Cecily from a forced marriage and a sinister orphanage, using clues from a pink fan.
The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline
Nancy Springer
4.1 (4k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
When her beloved, if eccentric, landlady Mrs. Tupper is kidnapped, Enola Holmes must unravel a mystery involving cryptic clues and the legendary Florence Nightingale to find the only family she has left in London.
I Am Morgan le Fay
Nancy Springer
3.8 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
With mismatched eyes and growing magic, a young Morgan defies a war-torn Britain, determined to make her own way amid kings and betrayals.
I Am Mordred
Nancy Springer
3.7 (2k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Dressed in black and named Arthur's killer by prophecy, Mordred fights his grim fate and seeks his father's love, finding an unexpected ally in the sorceress Nyneve, who gives him a white pup and a chance at goodness away from Camelot.