Chapters 10 through 12 Summary

Chapter 10, which takes place between January 9 and 31, finds Blomkvist getting to know Martin Vanger and his girlfriend, Eva. Blomkvist considers broaching the topic of Harriet's disappearance, but Martin doesn't seem inclined to talk about it. He also meets Harald's daughter Cecilia, who is unhappy about the book Blomkvist is writing, and is tired of her uncle's obsession over Harriet, whom she believes met with an accident. He also meets Harriet's mother, Isabella, who is angry about anyone poking into family business.

Later Blomkvist spends an afternoon with Morell, who thinks Harriet was murdered, perhaps because she was about to reveal something to Vanger that would incriminate or upset a family member. He tells Blomkvist that every police officer has an unsolved mystery that bothers him, and Harriet is his. Blomkvist continues to meet other family members, with the notable exception of...