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Book SynopsisBerlin, 1989. Siblings Rune and Lotte are shaken awake by Mama and told to follow her quietly into the night. Last time they snuck away from Papa, with Mama bruised and broken, they were back within a week. But this time they are starting a new life, Mama says—where nobody can ever hurt them again. Ten years later, the memories of their escape are blurry; Mama is long gone and the siblings are back at Papa’s house. But when they receive a mysterious notebook that seems to have come from Mama, Papa tears it apart. Could there be more to their past than they’ve been led to believe? With Rune paralysed by fear, Lotte takes their fate into her own hands. When she learns about the ‘Puzzle Women’ working tirelessly to reconstruct files shredded by the former secret police, she begs them to help her piece Mama’s story back together. But as Papa’s threats against both siblings escalate, can they unite to learn the full, brutal truth in Mama’s own words at last?
Trade Review“Both heartbreaking and life-affirming.” —Heat Magazine “Rune’s love of his little sister is touching, while his secret guilt and a heart-stopping climax held me gripped.” —Saga Magazine “A moving tale.” —My Weekly “I loved it. A shocking and powerful story that moved me profoundly. Ellory deals with dark and difficult subjects, yet turns them into an extraordinary uplifting tale of love and loyalty. A very special talent. This book will grip your heart and not let go.” —Kate Furnivall, author of The Guardian of Lies “I have never been so moved by a story, so astounded anyone could tear my heart out with her words and then make it whole again with the wonderful ending…a masterpiece I’ll never forget.” —Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times bestselling author “I was utterly blown away by The Puzzle Women. It’s easily one of the most stunning books I can remember reading! On every level it’s beautiful, delicate, devastating and I’ve been thinking about it almost solidly ever since. Voicing it was such a genuine honour. Thank you so much for your astonishing words.” —Kristen Atherton, actress
