Families who loved The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your daughter is pushing against gendered expectations or feels her voice is overlooked in the family. It is a perfect fit for children navigating the tension between wanting independence and needing familial connection. The story follows Enola Holmes, who wakes on her fourteenth birthday to find her mother missing. Rather than conforming to her brothers' plans for finishing school, Enola uses her sharp intellect to navigate Victorian London. It explores themes of self-reliance, the complexity of mother-daughter bonds, and the courage to define one's own identity. While it contains some Victorian grit and mild peril, it serves as a powerful catalyst for discussing autonomy and resilience in the face of societal constraints.
