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Thirteenth Tale : A Novel by Diane Setterfield (2007, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWashington Square Press
ISBN-100743298039
ISBN-139780743298032
eBay Product ID (ePID)59634319
Product Key Features
Book TitleThirteenth Tale : a Novel
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicGeneral, Literary, Gothic, Historical
GenreFiction
AuthorDiane Setterfield
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight12.3 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsReaders will be mesmerized by this story-within-a-story tinged with the eeriness of Rebecca and the willfulness of Jane Eyre . The author . . . . leaves no strand untucked at the surprising and satisfying conclusion., A book that you wake in the middle of the night craving to get back to . . . . Timeless, charming, a pure pleasure to read . . . . The Thirteeth Tale is a book to savor a dozen times., A compelling and emotional mystery about family secrets and the magic of books and storytelling, and it captures you right from the very first page., Setterfield proves a mistress of the craft of storytelling, and her musings about the pleasures of reading are most beguiling., A novel brimming with atmosphere and labyrinthine plotting that recalls the gothic-like chillers by Daphne du Maurier and Joyce Carol Oates, spiced with flavors reminiscent of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . The language is rich, the elements intriguing., The shared literary landscape that The Thirteenth Tale re-creates with lush precision takes us back to a time when reading could seem more compelling than life., Cleverly plotted, beautifully written . . . . A remarkable first novel, a book about the joy of books, a riveting multi-layered mystery that twists and turns, and weaves a quite magical spell., A wholly original work told in the vein of all the best gothic classics. Lovers of books about book lovers will be enthralled., Setterfield is remarkably gifted, and the book is a page-turner. Readers should heed one warning: Prepare to be so captivated by the story that you cannot put it down. Not even for a cuppa tea.
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SynopsisInstant #1 New York Times bestseller "Readers will feel the magnetic pull of this paean to words, books and the magical power of story."-- People "Eerie and fascinating."-- USA TODAY Sometimes, when you open the door to the past, what you confront is your destiny. Reclusive author Vida Winter, famous for her collection of twelve enchanting stories, has spent the past six decades penning a series of alternate lives for herself. Now old and ailing, she is ready to reveal the truth about her extraordinary existence and the violent and tragic past she has kept secret for so long. Calling on Margaret Lea, a young biographer troubled by her own painful history, Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good. Margaret is mesmerized by the author's tale of gothic strangeness--featuring the beautiful and willful Isabelle, the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline, a ghost, a governess, a topiary garden and a devastating fire. Together, Margaret and Vida confront the ghosts that have haunted them while becoming, finally, transformed by the truth themselves., Tell me the truth. It was a simple request, but one that shook the reclusive author, Vida Winter, to her core. She had spent the last six decades creating alternate lives that brought her fame and fortune, and kept her tragic past a secret. Tell me the truth. These words echoed in the heart of biographer Margaret Lea, for whom the secret of her own birth remained an ever-present source of pain. Tell me the truth. Vida promises Margaret that she would finally reveal the long-held secrets of her extraordinary life. Together, this unlikely pair will confront the ghosts that have haunted their lives for decades., Instant #1 New York Times bestseller "Readers will feel the magnetic pull of this paean to words, books and the magical power of story."-- People "Eerie and fascinating."-- USA TODAY Sometimes, when y
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- Dec 18, 2018
Surprise and intriguing story. You won't want to put it down.
This story will keep you on your toes as you move throughout the history of one family. Secrets, surprises and suspense are only a few words to express this literary genius. If you love the written word, this is a great story .Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 08, 2015
heavy
The only word I could think of to describe this novel. It was weighted down with description. Heavy. The story was good, but often confusing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 17, 2019
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My bestfriend is going to love this for her birthdayVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 21, 2021
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- May 17, 2024
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