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The Thirteenth Tale

By: Diane Setterfield
Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
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 The Thirteenth Tale is a compelling and emotional mystery, in the timeless vein of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, about family secrets and the magic of books and storytelling.©2006 Diane Setterfield (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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I loved this beautiful book. A wonderful story written with stunning language, gripping and descriptive. It was so easy to listen and the story moved chapter to chapter at a perfect pace. I didn’t want it to end.

Beautifully written and narrated

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I have only recently come across Diane Setterfield's work, and started off with Once Upon A River. However, I found that a little hard to get into, so I bought The Thirteenth Tale as her first novel. I was pulled into her beautifully crafted world almost immediately - her characters, and the atmosphere of the book, have stayed with me long after finishing the story. It has a fairy-tale quality that captivates and delights, with darker threads beautifully woven throughout. This was beautifully read too by Jenny Agutter - it was indeed a perfect marriage of artist and story. Now to go back to the rest of her work!

A spell-binding story, beautifully told

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I loved the narration, and the exceptional and refreshing beautiful storyline. Looking forward to more from this author.

Loved it

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loved the story and the story within the story. I will read this book again

Would highly recommend

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it's very rare for me to give a five star rating,but for this book a given. Beautifully written beautifully read, a joy!

an immensely enjoyable book

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