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Join us for Chapters & Cheers, a book club hosted at bar1911, in partnership with Colliding Tides!
In November, we'll be talking about THE THIRTEENTH TALE by DIANE SETTERFIELD.
All children mythologize their birth...So begins the prologue of reclusive author Vida Winter's collection of stories, which are as famous for the mystery of the missing thirteenth tale as they are for the delight and enchantment of the twelve that do exist.The enigmatic Winter has spent six decades creating various outlandish life histories for herself -- all of them inventions that have brought her fame and fortune but have kept her violent and tragic past a secret. Now old and ailing, she at last wants to tell the truth about her extraordinary life. She summons biographer Margaret Lea, a young woman for whom the secret of her own birth, hidden by those who loved her most, remains an ever-present pain. Struck by a curious parallel between Miss Winter's story and her own, Margaret takes on the commission.As Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good, Margaret is mesmerized. It is a tale of gothic strangeness featuring the Angelfield family, including the beautiful and willful Isabelle, the feral twins Adeline and Emmeline, a ghost, a governess, a topiary garden and a devastating fire.Margaret succumbs to the power of Vida's storytelling but remains suspicious of the author's sincerity. She demands the truth from Vida, and together they confront the ghosts that have haunted them while becoming, finally, transformed by the truth themselves.
SHOP LOCAL: Mention Chapters & Cheers at Bookmark (111 Kent Street) and get 15% off this month's title!
Meeting Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 7pm
Location: Bar 1911 (113 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown)
No purchase necessary! Spots are limited so that everyone can join in the conversation.
Come ready to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Whether you devoured the book in one sitting or only skimmed a few chapters, you’re still welcome!
Exclusive Book Club Bev Feature15% off Colliding Tides!
Thanks, Colliding Tides, for keeping our conversations flowing!
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN NO LONGER MAKE IT! Spots are limited and we have a waitlist. Send us a note at [email protected] to cancel your reso.
Catch us chatting books on the 3rd Wednesday of Every Month @ 7pm