Once Upon a River
Once Upon a River is a 2018 historical fantasy and gothic fiction novel by Diane Setterfield. The story is set in Thames River, England. Key subjects include missing persons, Secrecy, teenage girls and fathers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, and 36 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
At about 465 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
About Once Upon a River
When the seemingly dead body of a child reanimates hours after arriving at an ancient inn on the Thames, three families try to claim her.
Quick answers
Who wrote Once Upon a River?
Once Upon a River was written by Diane Setterfield and first published in 2018.
What genre is Once Upon a River?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Gothic Fiction.
How long is Once Upon a River?
The median edition has 465 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Once Upon a River?
Readers who like it often enjoy Belladonna, The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
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