![]() ![]() There appears to be a growing public appetite for knowledge about Sherlock Holmes, with one headline excitedly declaring him a " mysterious young detective." That provides a neat in-universe explanation for why Watson begins to publish accounts, meeting that public demand. Still, it seems Holmes is already building up a reputation, because Enola has collected newspaper clippings about her brother. The opening of Enola Holmes is set in 1884, at the very beginning of Sherlock Holmes' career - so early, in fact, that he apparently hasn't met Doctor Watson yet. In contrast, Enola Holmes is deceived by the Viscount's grandmother, who initially pretends to have her grandson's best interests at heart - but is really the one attempting to kill him. Meanwhile, Enola Holmes' plot is a loose inversion of "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist," in which Violet Smith was followed by a man she believed to be an enemy, but who was actually trying to protect her. Perhaps she reminded him a little bit of his sister, who had come hurtling back into his life all those decades ago. Although Sherlock Holmes typically shows disdain towards women, Miss Violet Smith - the titular solitary cyclist - is one of the few he seems impressed with, in large part because of her natural intelligence. The scene is reminiscent of "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist," a short story originally published in 1903. Enola is introduced cycling across the hills, desperately rushing to meet her brothers at the station. Sherlock Holmes aficionados will undoubtedly be delighted at the opening scenes, which are jam-packed with Holmes references. ![]()
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