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Best Diane Setterfield Books

December 2024

Once Upon a River

Nestled along the Thames, the Swan inn buzzes with tales of a mysterious girl rescued from the river on a winter’s night. As whispers of miracles and magic swirl, three families lay claim to the child, each harboring their own secrets and hopes. Setterfield weaves a spellbinding narrative, blending folklore and science, love and loss, in a story that meanders like the river itself. With lyrical prose and unforgettable characters, this enchanting tale will leave you pondering the power of storytelling long after the last page.

The Thirteenth Tale

Haunting and atmospheric, “The Thirteenth Tale” weaves a spellbinding mystery that will captivate readers from the first page. Diane Setterfield’s debut novel follows Margaret Lea, a biographer tasked with uncovering the truth behind the enigmatic life of reclusive author Vida Winter. As Margaret delves deeper into Vida’s past, she unravels a gothic tale of family secrets, forbidden love, and long-buried truths. With echoes of classic literature and a touch of the supernatural, this mesmerizing story will leave you questioning the line between reality and fiction.