Enola Holmes 3 review

At the beginning of this third instalment of the adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ smart sister, Enola is late, a nod perhaps to the tardy arrival of the film. It’s more than three and a half years since the second in the series so you’d be forgiven for forgetting what happened. Luckily anything you need to know is folded into this brisk, energetic package mostly set in Malta rather than England. The location adds a new character to the tale which may not be as knotty as the cases dealt with by Enola’s older brother but is exciting and involving enough. Spoilers after the break We pick up with Enola’s wedding to Tewksbury (she always uses his surname) which, for reasons that will become clear later, is happening on the Sun dappled nation of Malta. Only everyone is at the church on time except for our bride. She tells us- and she does address the viewer directly frequently breaking the fourth wall- she is having doubts. Not about the man, but the family and privilege she is marrying…