A review by racheljoy7
Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield

5.0

"They were collectors of words the same way so many of the gravel diggers were collectors of fossils. They kept an ear constantly alert for them, the rare, the unusual, the unique." ~page 31

This quote is from a lovely scene at the beginning of this book describing the regulars of The Swan, an inn along the Thames River where the customers specialize in the art of storytelling.

Setterfield is one of those rare authors who is a true wordsmith. She will take your hand and lead you into her glorious imagination as she weaves the most intricate and enthralling tale for you.
I simply love this author!