Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer, Thomas Kinnear, and Nancy Montgomery, his housekeeper and mistress. Some believe Grace is innocent; others think her evil or insane. Now serving a life sentence, Grace claims to have no memory of the murders.Dr. Simon Jordan, an up-and-coming expert in the burgeoning field of mental illness, is engaged by a group of reformers and spiritualists who seek a pardon for Grace. He listens to her story while bringing her closer and closer to the day she cannot remember. What will he find in attempting to unlock her memories? Is Grace a female fiend? A bloodthirsty femme fatale? Or is she the victim of circumstances?
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Jill said, "I just finished Alias Grace and enjoyed it. Here is my review."
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I also enjoyed Atwood's The Blind Assassin, which is also set in Canada. You can find my review here.
You can seldom go wront with Margaret Atwood. The Blind Assassin and Alias Grace are two of her best.
I would like to suggest Carol Shields for Canada. The Stone Diaries is terrific.
cbjames
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Bonnie, not sure where I should put this comment :) I just read an early review of a book that will be hitting the bookstores in April 2008. It is a GREAT book. My review can be found on my blog here.
Oh, I meant to say...it is a perfect book for Canada!!!
I just finished Alias Grace and enjoyed it. Here is my review.
Take care!
Jill
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