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Among the dualities explored by Atwood is that of the Victorian novel v. a 20th century perspective on the Victorian novel. To the extent this is to function as a Victorian novel, it's heavy weather. Much is explained that would be taken as a given and the middle of the book is rather a slog as nothing happens. Still, there's much going on underneath and the issues engage. There are no answers.
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At the age of 16, Grace Marks is sentenced for the murder of her employer Thomas Kinnear and his housekeeper / mistress Nancy Montgomery while her accessory, stable hand James Mc Dermott, is hung. Believing her to be innocent and victim to black-outs, Reverend Verringer entrusts psychiatrist Dr. Jordan with the task of helping Grace recover her memory and arrive at the truth.
In the course of several meetings with Dr. Jordan, Grace recounts her life up to the murders, starting with her family’s ...more
In the course of several meetings with Dr. Jordan, Grace recounts her life up to the murders, starting with her family’s ...more
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