The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers
On sale
27th March 2025
Price: £9.99
THE INSTANT TOP FIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!
‘Utterly beautiful. I adored it’ JOANNA CANNON
‘Hugely uplifting and wonderful’ AJ PEARCE
‘Bursting with hope’ JENNIE GODFREY
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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Readers are loving The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers!
‘Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful story of love and friendship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Quirky and joyful. A delight to read with lovely characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A charming tale. Original and uplifting and an absolute ode to not just friendship but fellowship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a joyful book. A unique storyline, the characters are wonderful and it’s really uplifting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Truly, the most joyous of books!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Utterly beautiful. I adored it’ JOANNA CANNON
‘Hugely uplifting and wonderful’ AJ PEARCE
‘Bursting with hope’ JENNIE GODFREY
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…
***
Readers are loving The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers!
‘Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful story of love and friendship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Quirky and joyful. A delight to read with lovely characters’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A charming tale. Original and uplifting and an absolute ode to not just friendship but fellowship’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Such a joyful book. A unique storyline, the characters are wonderful and it’s really uplifting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Truly, the most joyous of books!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Reviews
Samuel Burr has created a delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete!
Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding
A dazzling and unique debut.
A gem of a book
Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making.
A warm, clever, hopeful novel.
Just gorgeous: wholesome, heartwarming, funny, bittersweet and endearing
Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky
An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing
An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing
Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written. A classic in the making
Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters
Bursting with humour, humanity and wit. A delightful treat
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.
Bursting with love and hope . . . This is the kind of book the world needs right now.
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.
A dazzling and unique debut
Full of the most enchanting characters
Such a perfect blend of found family . . . A gem of a book.
A delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete
Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky
A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here
A gorgeously quirky read
A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here
Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable
Infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy
Full of the most enchanting characters
Truly heartwarming [...] the idea of puzzling as a way to make sense of the world and forge connections with others is celebrated with tenderness
Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable.
Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters.
Bursting with love and hope . . . the kind of book the world needs right now
Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding.
Rich with emotion and intrigue. If you enjoy mysteries and puzzles, this will keep you guessing and eagerly turning the pages until the very end
A real breath of fresh air, one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most
With this book, Burr establishes himself as one of the most important writers of his generation.
A life-affirming gem