The Fragments - Softcover

"I so loved The Fragments by the amazing Toni Jordan. A thrilling, atmospheric, unforgettable story. I didn't want it to end."--Liane Moriarty

"Jordan's dialogue is quick and witty, her writing is sharp, and the plot is fast-paced... A funny, pleasant look at love, forgiveness, and second chances."--Kirkus on Our Tiny Useless Hearts

"A witty and wise family saga...a small treasure."--Kirkus/i> [starred] on Nine Days

"Jordan elegantly captures the hopes and despairs of three generations of a troubled family, offering a diverting read that will appeal to fans of sophisticated historical fiction and book club members."--Library Journal on Nine Days

"In spare but rich prose, Jordan shows all the love, fear, tenderness, disappointment, joy and sadness any life could hold."--Shelf Awareness on Nine Days

Inga Karlson died in a fire in New York in the 1930s, leaving behind three things: a phenomenally successful first novel, the scorched fragments of a second book—and a literary mystery that has captivated generations of readers.

Nearly fifty years later, Brisbane bookseller Caddie Walker is waiting in line to see a Karlson exhibition, featuring the famous fragments. A charismatic older woman quotes a phrase from the Karlson fragments that Caddie knows does not exist. Caddie is jolted from her sleepy life in 1980s Brisbane, and driven to uncover the truth about this fascinating literary mystery.