1998 Shortlist
Alias Grace
ABOUT
THE BOOK
It’s 1843, and Grace Marks has been convicted for her involvement in the vicious murders of her employer and 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.
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?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Date published
07/09/1996
Country
Canada
Original Language
English
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart,
Doubleday,
Virago Press
Nominating Library
Chicago Public Library - USA,
Durban Central Library - South Africa,
Kansas City Public Library - USA,
London Public Libraries - United Kingdom,
Bibliotheken der Stadt Mainz - Germany,
Miami-Dade Public Library - USA,
New York Public Library - USA,
Oslo Public Library (Deichman) - Norway,
Richmond Public Library - USA,
Toronto Public Library - Canada,
DC Public Library - USA,
Wellington Public Library - New Zealand,
Portland Public Library - United States,
State Library of South Australia - Australia,
Libraries Tasmania - Australia