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The Thirteenth Tale

Book • 2006
The Thirteenth Tale is a spellbinding mystery that delves into the life of Vida Winter, a famous author known for her outlandish life stories.

When Vida decides to reveal the truth about her past, she hires Margaret Lea, a young biographer.

The story unfolds through Margaret's investigations and Vida's narrative, which includes the dark and troubled history of the Angelfield family, featuring characters like the beautiful Isabelle, the brutal Charlie, and the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline.

The novel explores themes of death, family, identity, and the transformative power of storytelling.

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Mentioned as an example of a book that connects timelines through mirroring characters.
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Mentioned by Katherine Nicolai as the opening line of the novel.
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