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.
The 1872nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 450-500
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- English
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