Diane Setterfield is a highly acclaimed English author, best known for her bestselling novel, "The Thirteenth Tale." This book, which was her debut fiction work, was published in 2006 and quickly became an international success. It has since been translated into 38 languages and sold over three million copies worldwide. "The Thirteenth Tale" was also adapted for television by the BBC2.
Setterfield was born in Englefield, Berkshire in 1964 and spent her childhood in the nearby village of Theale. She studied French Literature at the University of Bristol and went on to teach English at the Institut Universitaire de Technologie and the Ecole nationale supérieure de Chimie in Mulhouse, France. Later, she lectured in French at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. It was during her time in academia that Setterfield discovered her passion for writing, eventually leaving her teaching position to pursue a career as an author.
In addition to "The Thirteenth Tale," Setterfield has written two other novels, "Bellman & Black" and "Once Upon a River." Both of these books have been well-received by critics and readers alike. Setterfield is known for her masterful storytelling and her ability to create vivid, memorable characters. Her works often explore themes of mystery, identity, and the power of storytelling.
Setterfield currently lives in Oxford, England, where she continues to write and read widely. She is often described as a "reader first, writer second," and her love of literature is evident in her work. Setterfield's novels have been published in over 40 countries, and her writing has been praised by critics as "spellbinding" and "enchanting."