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The Thirteenth Tale

Diane Setterfield

Start date: December 1, 2018

Finish date: December 31, 2018

Discussion: MODERN / POPULAR READS

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May 14, 2019 Jen rated it it was amazing

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Superbly written. Ms Setterfield writes in the language of an era. I felt snapped up in a past time.
Bookish Meg is requested to write the biography of a famous authoress Vera Winters. As the story unfolds Meg and Vera realize their lives have some similar themes.
The plot has many unfolding revelations, all leading to an unforeseen conclusion.
I loved reading this tale and it will be a few days before I’m able to completely walk out of the mist.

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Apr 30, 2013 Amy Ellis rated it it was ok

This was a great, well-written story..but it was too heart wrenching for me-the death, drama, and separation--I just felt so sad and creeped out after reading this..the imagery she invokes is a little too clear for me...I hope I don't have nightmares!
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