The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield is an abridged edition published by Simon & Schuster Audio on October 9, 2007. This work presents the story of reclusive author Vida Winter, who, after decades of crafting alternate lives, is ready to reveal the truth about her extraordinary and tragic past. The narrative unfolds as she invites young biographer Margaret Lea, who grapples with her own history, to uncover the secrets that have long been buried.
Readers will find a tale steeped in gothic elements, featuring a cast that includes the enigmatic Isabelle and the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline, alongside themes of memory and identity. As Vida recounts her life filled with strange occurrences, Margaret becomes increasingly drawn into the author’s world, leading both women to confront their pasts. This edition, consisting of 7 pages, offers a unique listening experience that highlights the power of storytelling and the complexities of human connection.
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Winner of the 2007 Audie Award for Literary Fiction and Finalist for Multi-Voiced Performance
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 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.
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