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The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers

(2024)
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Sometimes finding your place in the world is the greatest puzzle of all...



Clayton Stumper is an enigma.

He might be twenty-five years old, but he dresses like your grandad and drinks sherry like your aunt.

Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by the sharpest minds in the British Isles and finds himself amongst the last survivors of a fading institution.

When the esteemed crossword compiler, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle to him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for his future.

Yet as Clay begins to unpick the clues, he uncovers something even the Fellowship have never been able to solve - and it's a secret that will change everything...

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Genre: Cozy Mystery

Praise for this book

"From crossword clues and codes to the biggest puzzle of all: who we really are. [This novel] is infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy." - S J Bennett

"Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable." - Matt Cain

"Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding." - Joanna Cannon

"Bursting with love and hope . . . This is the kind of book the world needs right now." - Jennie Godfrey

"Bursting with humour, humanity and wit. A delightful treat for puzzle fans and anyone who has a heart." - Janice Hallett

"Full of the most enchanting characters." - Anstey Harris

"A dazzling and unique debut." - Sarah J Harris

"Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making." - Veronica Henry

"With this book, Burr establishes himself as one of the most important writers of his generation." - Awais Khan

"A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here." - Alexander McCall Smith

"Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters." - Georgina Moore

"Samuel Burr has created a delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete!" - Beth Morrey

"A real breath of fresh air, Samuel Burr's debut novel is one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most." - AJ Pearce

"Such a perfect blend of found family . . . A gem of a book." - Kristen Perrin

"An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing." - Keith Stuart

"Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky." - Ericka Waller


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