Alias Grace

📚 Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood

In 1843, Grace Marks, a young Irish immigrant working as a servant in Canada, is convicted in the murders of her employer and his housekeeper. Years later, Dr. Simon Jordan visits her in prison, hoping to piece together what happened. Grace can recall the smallest details of her life in service, but she says she can’t remember crucial moments from the day of the killings.

Inspired by a real murder case, Margaret Atwood’s novel lets Grace tell her story in her own words, leaving readers to decide how much to believe. It’s an absorbing pick for readers who enjoy historical fiction, slow-burning mysteries, and characters who keep you guessing long after the last page.