The Thirteenth Tale
by Setterfield, Diane
The Thirteenth Tale is a gothic suspense novel published in 2006. It is Diane Setterfield's debut novel.
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On Aug 26, 2014, Anonymous said
Suspenseful and beautifully written, this is a tale that will hold your attention. Just when you think you know where the story is heading, a twist occurs that throws you off course. One of the most mesmerizing books I have read this summer!
On Jan 29, 2009, killswan said
This novel is a literary tribute by the author to gothic and romantic novels enjoyed in her own English girlhood -- especially JAYNE EYRE. Pick any five consecutive sentences of THE THIRTEENTH TALE and you may find at most one flat, ordinary formulation. This is "poetry" or poetic prose as Heidegger saw it: "thickening" (German Dichtung). That is, ordinary words and experiences carry weight beyond what most writers make language bear. No glossary needed for this tale of Yorkshire. Just bring your heart. *** Can two depressingly dysfunctional generations of the Angelfield family finally spawn normal offspring? Must twin girls neglected by their parents remain weird for life? The novel asks why does it take Margaret Lea, an outsider biographer, whose twin had died at birth, to tell when Britain's greatest novelist, Vida Winter, is lying about her family. "Trust but verify" is Margaret's model and it helps her both unravel the Angelfields and their tragedy and come to terms with herself and her parents. *** THE THIRTEENTH TALE makes a case that the classic way to tell a tale (especially when the yarn is deliberately gothic and romantic) is always the best way: with a beginning which assumes nothing, a middle which blends the elements into fiendishly complex puzzles, enigmas and terrors, and a brief end and coda in which all is explained. Does that also sound like the best kind of detective story? *** -OOO-
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The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
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An exceptional copy of the first printing, first UK edition [Orion ( London 2006)]. This book is in absolutely fine condition and is signed by Diane Setterfield directly on the title page. The dust jacket is equally fine, is not price clipped (£12.99), and is without tears, creases or significant shelf wear. It is now in an… Read more about this item Item Price
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Orion. Limited Signed edition. Hardcover. New/No Dj cover. Signed by the Author. Mint condition. Orion, 2006. First UK edition-first printing. Limited Signed edition of 250 copies, this is number 73. Brown hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) in brown slipcase(gilt lettering on the front of the slipcase), both in mint condition.408pp. Exclusive Numbered and Slipcase Limited Edition.More photos available… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE THIRTEENTH TALE [Award Nominee]
by Setterfield, Diane
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NY, NY: Atria Books, 2006. 1ST. ED. FINE/FINE. Book appears unread. A colerful tromp through the story telling times of our youth. A compelling emotional mystery in the timeless vein of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, about family secrets and the magic of books and storytelling. Margaret Lea works in her father's antiquarian bookshop. A DILYS AWARD NOMINEE.. First Edition. Hard… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
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Toronto: Doubleday Canada. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2006. First Edition. Hardcover. 038566284x . 408 p. 24 cm. Signed by Author Sound and square binding in burgundy and green, paper-covered boards. Minor wear to the corners. Spine ends very lightly crinkled. Inside pages are clean, bright and unmarked. Dustjacket has… Read more about this item Item Price
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Simon and Schuster Audio, 2006. Audiobook VG-/na. Audio CDs. Unabridged audiobook on 14 CDs. Approximate running time = 16 hours. Still in original shrinkwrap, but there are tears at the bottom corner/side to the wrap & the box - CDs are still within the seal & have never been removed. Keywords: 0743564170 Item Price
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The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
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by Setterfield, Diane
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London, England: Orion Publishing Group Ltd, 2006. Book. Good. Large Softcover. First UK Trade Paperback Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Large softcover, first UK trade paperback edition, 566gms, 408 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and moderate page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.. Item Price
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by Setterfield, Diane
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Atria Books, 2006. First Edition, First Printing 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. As new, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. L31
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The Thirteenth Tale
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Orion Publishing Group Ltd., 2006. Book. As New. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SIGNED. Burgundy cloth-effect paper covered boards, lettered in gold foil. Text block edges mildly tanned, otherwise as issued. Dust jacket as issued, now in mylar. 408 pp. True 1st (preceding American ed.). Signed… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Thirteenth Tale
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Orion. Good. 233mm / 152mm. Paperback. 2006. 408 pages. Cover worn<br>'Tell me the truth'. It is a simple requ est, but one that shakes the reclusive and enigmatic novelist, Vi da Winter, to her very core. For has she not spent the past six d ecades writing fictional lives that have not only brought her fam e and fortune but… Read more about this item Item Price
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Toronto: Anchor Canada, 2012. First printing of this edition. Paperback. Near fine. First printing of this trade paperback edition. A clean, unmarked copy in printed wrappers.
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The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
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Bond Street Books / Doubleday Canada, 2006. First Canadian Edition. Hardcover. FINE/FINE. 24 cm. (8vo). Dust jacket is protected in new archival mylar. 408 pages. -- Please feel free to ask for additional information, or detailed photos. US orders ship USPS from Niagara Falls, NY. Canadian orders ship from Ontario. Item Price
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The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
by Setterfield, Diane
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New York: Atria Books, 2006. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 96x17x144. First edition. A near fine copy in a near fine jacket. 2006 Hard Cover. 406 pp. "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… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Thirteenth Tale
by DIANE SETTERFIELD
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Atria Books, 2006. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Clean hardcover first edition, first printing, in clean unclipped dust jacket. Maroon paper-covered boards with gold lettering and decoration on spine. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound. Clean marbled endpapers; previous owner name neatly penned at top edge on back of front free endpaper. Clean dust… Read more about this item Item Price
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