This is a fascinating magical realism story which feels like a classical adult fairytale. Joe and Margot are owners of The Swan Inn in Radcot by the River Thames. Joe is the greatest storyteller around and people come to the Inn to drink and hear his stories. One night an older man collapses into the Inn with the corpse of a dead girl that he has found in the river. The girl is put into a shed and when Rita Sunday, the nurse, checks on her Rita finds the girl alive. Helena and Anthony Vaughan hope it's their daughter who was kidnapped two years ago. Robert Armstrong, a black farmer, thinks the girl must be his son's daughter. Lily White who is 40 years old thinks the girl is her sister. The river plays a part as one of the main characters in the story. As the river winds and turns so does this tale.
Diane Setterfield will capture your attention as you read this unique story. The pages will fly as you get closer to the satisfying worthwhile ending. I look forward to reading more from Diane Setterfield in the future.
Diane Setterfield will capture your attention as you read this unique story. The pages will fly as you get closer to the satisfying worthwhile ending. I look forward to reading more from Diane Setterfield in the future.