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In The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield, amateur biographer Margaret Lea is invited by the reclusive author Vida Winter to record her life story. Margaret travels to Yorkshire, where Vida recounts her enigmatic past involving the mysterious Angelfield estate, twin sisters, hidden family secrets, and tragedy. As Margaret delves deeper, she uncovers truths that reshape her own understanding of family and identity. This book includes descriptions of murder, suicide, and sexual assault.