Diane Setterfield's 'The Thirteenth Tale' unravels the enigmatic life of Vida Winter, a reclusive author known for her twelve enchanting tales and fabricated personal histories. Inviting biographer Margaret Lea to capture her true story, Vida weaves a narrative laced with gothic elements - a haunting family history, a pair of untamed twins, and a consuming fire that shaped her past. As Margaret delves into Vida's recollections, she navigates the blurred lines between reality and fiction, confronting both Vida's and her own phantoms. It's an odyssey that promises to change them in profound and unexpected ways as they seek redemption and truth in the shadows of their memories.