Chapters 28 through Epilogue Summary

Back in Stockholm, Salander tells Blomkvist about the electronic cuff she attached to Wennerstrom's broadband cable that enabled her to intercept all his computer information. They go through the financial information but have trouble figuring out what he and his companies have been doing.

Blomkvist moves to his rustic cabin in Sandhamm and begins writing furiously. Salander arrives with more of Wennerstrom's computer information and stays, enjoying playing house. Harriet takes over Vanger's spot on the magazine board and wants to befriend Blomkvist and Berger. As Blomkvist is working, he tells Salander that Wennerstrom had an affair with a 22-year-old waitress, got her pregnant, and had one of his thugs hold her under water until she agreed to get an abortion with no compensation. This piques Salander's interest and she begins reading through Wennerstrom's e-mails and other documents, finally...