The Puppet Maker of Prague

A BRAND NEW, captivating WW2 timeslip novel of hidden family secrets, love and resilience. Perfect for fans of Eve Chase, Kate Morton and Fiona Valpy.

A forgotten puppet. A long-buried secret. A story waiting to be told.

London, 2016. When Christa discovers an exquisitely carved puppet hidden in her attic, she is drawn into a mystery buried deep within her family's past. Her search leads her to Prague and a long-abandoned puppetry workshop, where an extraordinary revelation challenges everything she understood to be true about her life.

Prague, 1939. As the Nazis occupy the city, Elsa Doubkova's world is torn apart. Her father's beloved puppet theatre falls silent, her parents are forced into exile, and Elsa must raise her young sister alone in a city gripped by fear. Torn between her need to keep her sister safe and the passion she feels for a young Resistance member, Elsa draws the attention of the feared Gestapo and risks everything for those she loves and her country.

Spanning generations, this is an unforgettable story of love and loss, family secrets, and the extraordinary courage hidden behind the strings of a forgotten puppet.

Praise for Eliza Graham:

“My heart broke at this book. Beautiful and heartbreaking. It’s a book of sadness and hope. The depths a person will go to, to protect their loved ones. It’s very gripping and moving and one of my favourite reads of the year!” Reader review

“Wow!!!! This book had me hooked from the very beginning. This will be one of my top-5 books this year! Highly, highly recommend” Reader review

“A gorgeously written dual timeline WWII Historical Fiction novel, utterly engrossing with vivid descriptions and memorable characters… Prepare for your heart to hurt but the reward pays dividends. Immerse yourself and allow it to seep in.” Reader review

“I've just read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down it was so gripping.” Reader review

“Haunting and heartbreaking… This book gripped me from chapter one… The story that unfolds will break your heart and have you weeping for Sophie.” Reader review

“I don’t often begin a review with tear-filled eyes, but The Midwife’s Promise left me in a huge puddle. Gripped, devastated and heartbroken are just a few words I felt after completing this novel. But I must add, I also was full of hope and uplifted by the release of truth at the end... I highly recommend The Midwife’s Promise, but be prepared as this story will make you weep.” Reader review

"The Puppet Maker of Prague" was written by Eliza Graham.

Eliza Graham writes wartime historical fiction for award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. Eliza's novels have been long-listed for the UK's Richard & Judy Summer Book Club in the UK, and short-listed for World Book Day's 'Hidden Gem' competition. She has also been nominated for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. Her books have ben translated into several languages.