A NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An extraordinary, gloriously uplifting novel about the power of friendship and the puzzling ties that bind us • "The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers takes readers along on Clayton [Stumper]'s quest to discover his roots, treating us to a literary mood boost about friendship and found family."—Real Simple
‘A lovely read, warm, amusing and engaging.’—Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series
Clayton Stumper might be in his twenties, but he dresses like your grandpa and fusses like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by a group of eccentric enigmatologists and now finds himself among the last survivors of a fading institution.
When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton’s life, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle on him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for life beyond the walls of the commune. So begins Clay’s quest to uncover the secrets surrounding his birth, secrets that will change Clay—and the Fellowship—forever.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is pure joy, a story about love and family and what it means to find your people—no matter what age you are.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
‘A lovely read, warm, amusing and engaging.’—Alexander McCall Smith, bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series
Clayton Stumper might be in his twenties, but he dresses like your grandpa and fusses like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by a group of eccentric enigmatologists and now finds himself among the last survivors of a fading institution.
When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton’s life, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle on him: a promise to reveal the mystery of his parentage and prepare him for life beyond the walls of the commune. So begins Clay’s quest to uncover the secrets surrounding his birth, secrets that will change Clay—and the Fellowship—forever.
The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is pure joy, a story about love and family and what it means to find your people—no matter what age you are.
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
"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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