Once Upon a River: The spellbinding Sunday Times bestseller

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‘I was completely spellbound’ – Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
‘Setterfield is a master storyteller’ – Madeline Miller, author of Circe

Some say the river drowned her… Some say it brought her back to life

On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a child.

Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life.

Is it a miracle?

Is it magic?

And who does the little girl belong to?

An exquisitely crafted historical mystery brimming with folklore, suspense and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Victorian age.

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Praise for Diane Setterfield:

‘An absolute feast of a book, which will keep you engrossed’ RED magazine
‘Brimming with folklore, intrigue and romance, this is a story to savour’Woman & Home
‘Once Upon a River continues to demonstrate [Setterfield’s] mastery of the Gothic genre in a way that will appeal to modern readers’ The Independent

Readers are captivated by Once Upon a River:

***** ‘Pure escapism, a beautifully written story.’
***** ‘It felt as comforting as the fantastical stories you read as a child yet with a darker edge.’
***** ‘I was entranced from the beginning to the end.’


From the Publisher

The river brought her back to life.The river brought her back to life.

Young girl is found dead in the river.Young girl is found dead in the river.

Hours later she stirs and takes a breathHours later she stirs and takes a breath

Is it a miracle? Is it magic?Is it a miracle? Is it magic?

MagicalMagical

DazzlingDazzling

BeguilingBeguiling

Prepare to be spellboundPrepare to be spellbound

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074MBSM37
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital; 1st edition (4 Dec. 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4023 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 419 pages

Customers say

Customers find the story interesting and magical. They praise the writing quality as captivating and lyrical. Readers describe the book as enchanting, insightful, and a wonderful diversion from reality. They appreciate the great characters and emotional content. They also mention the atmosphere is well-described.

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Price: £0.99
(as of Oct 08, 2024 17:11:46 UTC – Details)


‘I was completely spellbound’ – Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
‘Setterfield is a master storyteller’ – Madeline Miller, author of Circe

Some say the river drowned her… Some say it brought her back to life

On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars are entertaining themselves by telling stories when the door bursts open and in steps an injured stranger. In his arms is the drowned corpse of a child.

Hours later, the dead girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life.

Is it a miracle?

Is it magic?

And who does the little girl belong to?

An exquisitely crafted historical mystery brimming with folklore, suspense and romance, as well as with the urgent scientific curiosity of the Victorian age.

____________________

Praise for Diane Setterfield:

‘An absolute feast of a book, which will keep you engrossed’ RED magazine
‘Brimming with folklore, intrigue and romance, this is a story to savour’Woman & Home
‘Once Upon a River continues to demonstrate [Setterfield’s] mastery of the Gothic genre in a way that will appeal to modern readers’ The Independent

Readers are captivated by Once Upon a River:

***** ‘Pure escapism, a beautifully written story.’
***** ‘It felt as comforting as the fantastical stories you read as a child yet with a darker edge.’
***** ‘I was entranced from the beginning to the end.’


From the Publisher

The river brought her back to life.The river brought her back to life.

Young girl is found dead in the river.Young girl is found dead in the river.

Hours later she stirs and takes a breathHours later she stirs and takes a breath

Is it a miracle? Is it magic?Is it a miracle? Is it magic?

MagicalMagical

DazzlingDazzling

BeguilingBeguiling

Prepare to be spellboundPrepare to be spellbound

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074MBSM37
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital; 1st edition (4 Dec. 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4023 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 419 pages

Customers say

Customers find the story interesting and magical. They praise the writing quality as captivating and lyrical. Readers describe the book as enchanting, insightful, and a wonderful diversion from reality. They appreciate the great characters and emotional content. They also mention the atmosphere is well-described.

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