The Puppet Maker of Prague by Eliza Graham
The Puppet Maker of Prague by Eliza Graham
English | 2026 | General Fiction
A BRAND NEW emotional and beautifully written WWII story of hidden family secrets, dangerous 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.
Prague, 1939. As Nazi forces occupy the city, Elsa Doubkova’s world falls apart. Her father’s cherished puppet theatre falls silent, her parents are forced into exile, and Elsa is left to protect her young sister alone in a city gripped by fear. When her passion for a reckless Resistance fighter draws the terrifying attention of the Gestapo, Elsa risks everything to save those she loves.
London, 2016. Decades later, Christa discovers an exquisitely carved wooden puppet hidden in her attic. The mysterious artifact draws her into a deeply buried family secret, leading her back to Prague and the long-abandoned workshop of the puppet maker. There, amidst the dust and shadows of the past, an extraordinary revelation will challenge everything she ever believed to be true about her life.
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.
