Description

Reclusive and celebrated author Vida Winter, known for her fantastical invented pasts, decides to reveal the truth of her life to a young biographer, Margaret Lea. As Vida recounts her extraordinary and often gothic tale, Margaret finds herself drawn into a story of feral twins, hidden secrets, and a devastating fire, recognizing echoes of her own hidden past. This mesmerizing narrative explores the power of storytelling, the nature of truth, and the profound impact of confronting buried histories. It's a captivating journey into a world of literary mystery and personal transformation, perfect for those who cherish the magic of a well-told story.

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hardcover

Atria

Published Sep 12, 2006

416 pages

ISBN: 9780743298025

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Details

First Published

2006

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield.

Violence
Death/Grief
Abuse