Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood
This historical fiction novel centers around the true story of Grace Marks, a 19th-century Irish-Canadian maid who was convicted of the brutal murders of her employer and his housekeeper. The narrative is told from the perspective of Grace herself, as well as a young psychiatrist who is trying to determine whether Grace is truly guilty. The book explores themes of memory, culpability, and the treatment of women in society.
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- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 450-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))