
The Thirteenth Tale is a spellbinding mystery, a love letter to storytelling, and a modern classic. What has Angelfield been hiding? What is the secret that strikes at the heart of Margaret's own, troubled life? And can both women ever confront the ghosts that haunt them.?

The framing device revolves around Margaret, a bibliophile and occasional biographer. But as Margaret succumbs to the power of her storytelling, two parallel stories begin to unfold. Diane Setterfield’s The Thirteenth Tale is a mystery told in a story-within-a-story format. Vida's history is mesmering - a tale of ghosts, governesses, and gothic strangeness. Thirteenth Tale (2006) was published in 38 countries worldwide and has sold more than. The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel Kindle Edition by Diane Setterfield (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11,417 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. Now Margaret Lea is investigating Angelfield's past, and its mysterious connection to the enigmatic writer Vida Winter. But the house hides a chilling secret which strikes at the very heart of each of them, tearing their lives apart. It was once home to the March family: fascinating, manipulative Isabelle brutal, dangerous Charlie and the wild, untamed twins, Emmeline and Adeline. We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on our website.


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