Alias Grace is a novel by Margaret Atwood that tells the story of Grace Marks, a young Irish immigrant in Canada who is convicted of murder in 1843. The novel is based on a true story and explores themes of memory, identity, and the nature of truth.
Grace is serving a life sentence for her alleged involvement in the murders of her employer, Thomas Kinnear, and his housekeeper, Nancy Montgomery. She claims to have no memory of the events leading up to the murders, and her guilt or innocence is a subject of much debate.
Throughout the novel, Grace tells her story to a young doctor, Simon Jordan, who is trying to uncover the truth of what really happened. As Grace's memories resurface, the reader is taken on a journey through her past and the events that led to her imprisonment.
Alias Grace is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that challenges the reader to question the nature of justice and the reliability of memory. Atwood's masterful storytelling and complex characters make this a must-read for fans of historical fiction and psychological thrillers.