Vida Winter is perhaps the world's most famous author. She is the writer of the Tales of Change and Desperation, also known as The Thirteen Tales, a curiously titled book containing only twelve stories. This mistitled book is only one of the many causes for this eccentric woman's intriguing reputation. Another, is that, no one knows her true story. She has told many tales to the multitudes of biographers who have come knocking on her door, but none of them are true. Now, as she lies on her deathbed, she is ready to reveal the truth.
Margaret Lea is a person of little importance. She writes for her own amusement and has no ambition for writing. But, this low level biographer has attracted the attention of Miss Winter herself and takes up the task of transcribing her strange and painful life story. Margaret finds herself engrossed in this shocking tale of the intensity of being a twin, relating to Miss Winter on a highly personal level. Through the telling of the truth, these two women face their pasts and learn to cope together.
This book was very original and interesting. It is a one of a kind. I loved the mystery and the emotion that it evoked. It showed twins in a whole new light and broadened my understanding of the word. I give it five stars for its originality.
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