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The Thirteenth Tale
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Overview
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In The Thirteenth Tale, Margaret Lea is a young biographer with a life as plain and organized as her antiquarian bookstore. Her passion is for the forgotten lives of others, not her own. But everything changes when she receives a letter from the world's most celebrated and enigmatic novelist, Vida Winter. Known for her prolific body of work and a history of spinning fantastical lies about her past, Vida has decided, as she lies dying, to finally tell her one, true story.
Summoned to Vida's decaying, gothic mansion, Margaret begins to listen to a life full of astonishing and heartbreaking secrets, including the existence of a lost twin sister and a tragic event that haunts the family. As Vida’s narrative unfolds, Margaret finds herself drawn into a haunting mystery that echoes her own unspoken past. The book is a mesmerizing tribute to the power of storytelling, a tale about the lies we tell ourselves and others, and the profound, often chilling, truth that hides in the shadows. It is a hauntingly beautiful, gothic tale that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Product Details
| Property | Value |
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| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date: | 18/08/2025 |
| Pages: | 400 |
| Subject: | Horror |
About the Author
Diane Setterfield is a renowned British author known for her captivating storytelling and unique blend of historical fiction and gothic elements. Born in 1964, she was raised in a family of readers, which ignited her passion for writing. Setterfield's career began as a lecturer in English literature before she transitioned to writing novels, which would eventually make her a household name.
Her debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale (2006), garnered widespread acclaim and was a bestseller. It tells the mysterious story of a reclusive author who recounts her tumultuous past to a young biographer. This novel earned her a place in literary circles and was adapted into a BBC drama in 2013. Following this success, Setterfield published Bellman & Black (2013), another gothic tale, exploring themes of loss, death, and obsession.
Setterfield’s writing is often marked by intricate plots, rich historical settings, and darkly atmospheric tones. Her ability to weave psychological depth into her characters has earned her a devoted global following. Her work has been translated into multiple languages, cementing her as a significant figure in contemporary fiction.
Whether exploring family secrets or the complexities of human emotions, Diane Setterfield continues to captivate readers with her compelling narratives and masterful storytelling.
