The Thirteenth Tale
Paperback Published on: 01/11/2007
Price: £8.99
Bookseller Reviews
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Bravo!
What largely struck me with this tale was how expertly written it was. A haunting story, wonderfully page turning as you are spell bound to the plot and in... READ MORE
A Beautiful Mystery
I was hooked to this mystery from the first chapter, page turning. I would compare Diane's writing style to Kate Morton.
Synopsis
Now a major BBC film, directed by Oscar-winner Christopher Hampton (Atonement and Dangerous Liaisons), starring Vanessa Redgrave and Olivia Colman.
Angelfield House stands abandoned and forgotten. It was once home to the March family - fascinating, manipulative Isabelle, brutal, dangerous Charlie, and the wild, untamed twins, Emmeline and Adeline. But Angelfield House hides a chilling secret which strikes at the very heart of each of them, tearing their lives apart...
Now Margaret Lea is investigating Angelfield's past - and the mystery of the March family starts to unravel. What has Angelfield been hiding? What is its connection with the enigmatic writer Vida Winter? And what is the secret that strikes at the heart of Margaret's own, troubled life?
As Margaret digs deeper, two parallel stories unfold, and the tale she uncovers sheds a disturbing light on her own life...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780752881676
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 201 x 137 x 29 mm
- Weight: 340g
Customer Reviews
View allSlow Moving But Eloquent
That unfortunately, this book became a victim of its own publicity machine. After the build up I was expecting something masterful. I did enjoy some aspect... READ MORE
Fantastic read
This was the first mystery book I read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I found the first few chapters a little slow going but once I'd passed them I was gripp... READ MORE
A real treat
From the very first page until the final page this book was a real treat to read. So beautifully written.
As this was Diane Setterfield's first novel I wa... READ MORE
What a poor book!
This book tries very hard to join the realms of the gothic greats, but in spite of the author clumsily throwing in all the staple ingredients of a classic ... READ MORE
The Thirteenth Tale is amazing
This has to be one of the best books I have read in a long time, I was kept thoroughly intrigued from the outset.
Fantastic
I didn't know about this book until I met the author at a talk in Bristol. I was intrigued, bought the book and the rest is history, as they say. I resente... READ MORE
The Thirteenth Tale
This book is fantastic. its beautifully written and very difficult to put down. When i finished it i was left longing for another Setterfield novel........... READ MORE
Ok, but not great
This is a story about two people, Vida Winter a famous but recessive author, Margaret Lea daughter of a bookshop owner and little known biographer, and als... READ MORE
Worth reading!
... Beautifully written mystery novel. The story is interesting and exciting ...
The Thirteenth Tale
This book is full of surprises! So many twists and turns. It really keeps you guessing trying to figure out the truth! I couldnt put it down from the start... READ MORE
The Thirteenth Tale
One of the best stories I've ever read!
Best read of the year
Please read this book. Once you start you will be entranced by it. So well written. A tale of mystery in which the reader feels everything with the charact... READ MORE
Brilliant
So ok I accept I am probably the only person on the planet who hadn't already read this.... but clearly it didn't reach my radar in 2006...
However, having... READ MORE
Simply brilliant
When I first read the blurb I wasn't expecting much but when I started reading I couldn't put this book down! I must have read it in about 3 days. All of t... READ MORE
Twins with a twist in the tale!
A very compelling read, from first page to the last. Unputdownable and Dianne keeps the reader interested with her clever twists. A real gem of a book!!
I ... READ MORE
Excellent read
This is the third book by Diane Setterfield I have ready, and thoroughly enjoyed.
Stunning twisted and hauntingly beautiful
This novel is a revelation, a hauntingly beautiful tale right from the word go, and I cannot sing, shout or blog its praises loudly enough!
The story it... READ MORE
Atmospheric, emotional, and elegantly told
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a gothic mystery full of suspense and atmosphere. I came across it thanks to my book club—it was their pick for... READ MORE