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The Thirteenth Tale

  • 2006 first published
  • 456 pages
  • 10 editions

Published in 2006, The Thirteenth Tale is a ghost story novel by Diane Setterfield. It deals with women authors, recluses as authors, families and female friendship.

17 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.

At about 456 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Women authors
  • Recluses as authors
  • Families
  • Female friendship
  • Friendship
  • Authors
  • Ghost
  • Journalists

Quick answers

Who wrote The Thirteenth Tale?

The Thirteenth Tale was written by Diane Setterfield and first published in 2006.

What genre is The Thirteenth Tale?

It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories.

How long is The Thirteenth Tale?

The median edition has 456 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Thirteenth Tale?

Readers who like it often enjoy Home Before Dark, Welcome to Dead House and Bag of Bones.

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