Diane Setterfield

About the Author

Diane Setterfield is an acclaimed British author whose debut novel, The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel, captivated readers worldwide with its intricate blend of gothic mystery and literary depth. Born in Reading, England, she studied French at the University of Bristol before embarking on a career that took her from teaching to full-time writing. Inspired by the Brontë sisters and Victorian ghost stories, Setterfield crafts narratives that weave family secrets, haunting atmospheres, and the power of storytelling itself. Her work has been translated into over thirty languages and earned her a devoted following for its elegant prose and emotional resonance. When not writing, she enjoys exploring the English countryside, which often informs the evocative settings in her books.