Alias Grace

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on true events and tells the story of Grace Marks, an Irish immigrant accused of murdering her employer and his housekeeper in Canada in 1843.
• Margaret Atwood used numerous historical documents and research to create a believable and detailed narrative.
• Grace Marks was pardoned after 30 years of imprisonment, but her subsequent fate remains unknown, adding mystery to her story.
• The novel explores themes of memory and truth, questioning how much we can trust memories and testimonies.
• The book raises questions about the role of women in Victorian society and their limited opportunities to defend their rights and freedoms.
• The novel was adapted into a miniseries, which received positive reviews from critics and audiences.