The thirteenth tale: a novel
(Book)
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Published:
New York : Atria Books, 2006., New York : Atria Books, 2006.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
Physical Desc:
406 pages ; 24 cm.
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Description
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.
"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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Status
Last Check-In
Lafayette General Fiction
Set
On Shelf
Aug 5, 2024
Longmont Adult Fiction
FICTION SETTERFIELD, D.
On Shelf
Oct 13, 2024
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780743298025, 0743298020
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Level 5.9, 21 Points
Lexile measure:
840
Notes
Awards
Alex award, 2007.
Awards
Quill Award winner, Debut Author of the Year, 2007.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Setterfield, D. (2006). The thirteenth tale: a novel. 1st Atria Books hardcover ed. New York, Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Setterfield, Diane. 2006. The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel. New York, Atria Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Setterfield, Diane, The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel. New York, Atria Books, 2006.
MLA Citation (style guide)Setterfield, Diane. The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel. 1st Atria Books hardcover ed. New York, Atria Books, 2006.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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