Title
Once Upon A River: A Novel
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One Of The Most Pleasurable And Satisfying New Books I'Ve Read In A Long Time. Setterfield Is A Master Storyteller...Swift And Entrancing, Profound And Beautiful. Madeline Miller, Internationally Bestselling Author Of Circe And The Song Of Achillesa Beguiling Tale, Full Of Twists And Turns Like The River At Its Heart, And Just As Rich And Intriguing. M.L. Stedman, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Light Between Oceansthis Is Magical, Bewitching Storytelling...High Prose Expressed With Rare Clarity, Story For The Unashamed Sake Of Story, A Kind Of Moral Dreaminesswell, The List Continues To Grow.Jim Crace, National Book Critics Circle Winner And Author Of Being Dead And Harvestfrom The Instant #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Eerie And Fascinating (Usa Today) The Thirteenth Tale Comes A Richly Imagined, Powerful New Novel About The Wrenching Disappearance Of Three Little Girls And The Widereaching Effect It Has On Their Small Town.On A Dark Midwinters Night In An Ancient Inn On The River Thames, An Extraordinary Event Takes Place. The Regulars Are Telling Stories To While Away The Dark Hours, When The Door Bursts Open On A Grievously Wounded Stranger. In His Arms Is The Lifeless Body Of A Small Child. Hours Later, The Girl Stirs, Takes A Breath And Returns To Life. Is It A Miracle? Is It Magic? Or Can Science Provide An Explanation? These Questions Have Many Answers, Some Of Them Quite Dark Indeed.Those Who Dwell On The River Bank Apply All Their Ingenuity To Solving The Puzzle Of The Girl Who Died And Lived Again, Yet As The Days Pass The Mystery Only Deepens. The Child Herself Is Mute And Unable To Answer The Essential Questions: Who Is She? Where Did She Come From? And To Whom Does She Belong? But Answers Proliferate Nonetheless.Three Families Are Keen To Claim Her. A Wealthy Young Mother Knows The Girl Is Her Kidnapped Daughter, Missing For Two Years. A Farming Family Reeling From The Discovery Of Their Sons Secret Liaison, Stand Ready To Welcome Their Granddaughter. The Parsons Housekeeper, Humble And Isolated, Sees In The Child The Image Of Her Younger Sister. But The Return Of A Lost Child Is Not Without Complications And No Matter How Heartbreaking The Past Losses, No Matter How Precious The Child Herself, This Girl Cannot Be Everyones. Each Family Has Mysteries Of Its Own, And Many Secrets Must Be Revealed Before The Girls Identity Can Be Known.Once Upon A River Is A Glorious Tapestry Of A Book That Combines Folklore And Science, Magic And Myth. Suspenseful, Romantic, And Richly Atmospheric, The Beginning Of This Novel Will Sweep You Away On A Powerful Current Of Storytelling, Transporting You Through Worlds Both Real And Imagined, To The Triumphant Conclusion Whose Depths Will Continue To Give Up Their Treasures Long After The Last Page Is Turned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Once Upon a River'? A: 'Once Upon a River' is categorized as a Historical novel, blending elements of folklore and science.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Once Upon a River'? A: The novel is written by Diane Setterfield, an internationally bestselling author known for her captivating storytelling.
- Q: What is the main premise of 'Once Upon a River'? A: The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of three little girls and the extraordinary event of a girl coming back to life after being thought dead.
- Q: How many pages does 'Once Upon a River' have? A: 'Once Upon a River' contains a total of 480 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Once Upon a River' available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Q: When was 'Once Upon a River' published? A: 'Once Upon a River' was published on December 4, 2018.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Once Upon a River'? A: The novel explores themes of mystery, family secrets, loss, and the intersection of magic and reality.
- Q: Is 'Once Upon a River' suitable for all ages? A: While 'Once Upon a River' is primarily aimed at adult readers, it may also be suitable for mature young adults due to its themes and complexity.
- Q: Can I expect a fast-paced narrative in 'Once Upon a River'? A: Readers have noted that the narrative is both swift and entrancing, with engaging twists and turns throughout the story.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'Once Upon a River'? A: 'Once Upon a River' can be purchased from various online retailers, bookstores, and possibly through local libraries.