The Thirteenth Tale
As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, BookMatcher earns from qualifying purchases.
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.
Listed under Solitarios · Family · Female friendship · Amistad
About The Thirteenth Tale
What is The Thirteenth Tale about?
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.
Who wrote The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale was written by Diane Setterfield.
What books are similar to The Thirteenth Tale?
Explore our curated recommendations for books like The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, matched by theme, writing style, and atmosphere to help you find your next read.
Where can I buy The Thirteenth Tale?
You can buy The Thirteenth Tale in print or ebook through the Amazon and Bookshop.org links on this page — Bookshop.org purchases also support independent bookstores.