Alias Grace

In 1843, Grace Marks was convicted for her role in the brutal murders of her employer and his housekeeper, yet her involvement remains shrouded in mystery. Some believe Grace is innocent, while others think she is either evil or mad. Now serving a life sentence, Grace insists she has no memory of the events that led to the crime.

A young doctor, specializing in mental illness, is brought in by a group of reformers and spiritualists who hope to secure Grace’s release, but as he listens to her recount her life, he becomes increasingly obsessed with unlocking the truth behind her lost memories. With each new discovery, he gets closer to revealing what truly happened on the day of the murders.

Bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author Margaret Atwood, crafts a dark, captivating narrative that explores themes of guilt, memory, and justice. Blending historical events with psychological intrigue, captivating and disturbing all at once, Atwood weaves a haunting story that will keep readers questioning the line between truth and illusion.