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
‘I loved everything about it’ AMANDA PROWSE
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
‘I loved everything about it’ AMANDA PROWSE
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!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
Bursting with love and hope . . . This is the kind of book the world needs right now.
A lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here
Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed characters
A dazzling and unique debut.
Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky
With this book, Burr establishes himself as one of the most important writers of his generation.
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 lovely read - warm, amusing and engaging. There is abundant pleasure on offer here
Brilliant, funny, clever, quirky
Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written, The Fellowship of Puzzlemakers is a classic in the making.
Full of the most enchanting characters
A gorgeously quirky read
Samuel Burr has created a delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete!
Clever & layered, a secret that keeps you turning the pages, & most of all real, flawed 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
Bursting with love and hope . . . the kind of book the world needs right now
Full of the most enchanting characters
Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable
A delightful conundrum that he unpicks with wit and empathy. A puzzle that's a treat to complete
A warm, clever, hopeful novel.
Utterly beautiful, such a wonderful story told with kindness, elegance and understanding.
A life-affirming gem
A gem of a book
A dazzling and unique debut
Fiendishly clever, intricately plotted and beautifully written. A classic in the making
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.
Infused with warmth and a sense of community. A joy
An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing
Just gorgeous: wholesome, heartwarming, funny, bittersweet and endearing
Very special. It's original, quirky and adorable.
Bursting with humour, humanity and wit. A delightful treat
Such a perfect blend of found family . . . A gem of a 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.
An intriguing story of love and family . . . Funny, wise and revealing
A real breath of fresh air, one of those rare books that seems to arrive just when it's needed the most