--- product_id: 4794715 title: "Alias Grace: A Novel" price: "NZ$29" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4794715-alias-grace-a-novel store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Alias Grace: A Novel **Price:** NZ$29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alias Grace: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** NZ$29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4794715-alias-grace-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Alias Grace: A Novel: 9780385490443: Atwood, Margaret: Books Review: Even Better Than a Handmaid's Tale - Having really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale, I was very excited to read Alias Grace and to see that it is a new series on Netflix. I really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale but I have to say that I actually liked Alias Grace more. It might have been because it was based on a true story but the story was fascinating to me. Grace Marks is a prisoner, having been found guilty of the grisly murder of her employer and his housekeeper. She is said to have committed the murders of Nancy Montgomery and Thomas Kinnear with her coworker, James McDermott, who is a surly and jealous man. While she was initially sentenced to hang like McDermott, she is saved by her lawyer, who pleads with the court to consider her youth, and her sentence is commuted to a life term. Soon after she is imprisoned, she is committed to an asylum on account of fits and her amnesia surrounding anything to do with the crime. While she is treated with the worst of the time's psychiatric treatments, she still does not remember anything about the time when Montgomery and Kinnear are murdered. Years later, a young psychiatrist is brought in by a group trying to prove her innocence to try to help her remember more about the crime. My favorite part of this book would have to be the characters that Atwood has created, Nancy being one of my favorites. She is the perfect narcissist. She is jealous, manipulative and overly sensitive. One never knows where they stand with her as she can love you or hate you from day to day and minute to minute. Grace, herself, is actually quite likeable. She comes off as very intelligent in a very street smart way. I also think that she could be a very relatable character for many of us in that she is but a product of her past. While I didn't feel that Dr. Jordan's story added very much to the overall feel of the book, Grace's story was sad but very interesting. I was left wanting to know more. The writing style is sophisticated but still very easily readable. I really enjoyed this book and I believe that anyone who enjoys historical fiction, true crime or medical mysteries will enjoy this book, too. Review: Interesting story - I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It's supposed to be based on a true story, with parts embellished by the author. I would rather it have just been fiction. It felt true to the time. I didn't like what happened to the doctor. He abruptly disappeared from the story and even with an explanation, it felt odd. One minute he was an integral part of the story, the next, he was gone. The ending was also a bit contrived. But it was an interesting and engaging story and worth reading. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #25,137 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #207 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery #1,195 in Suspense Thrillers #1,925 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (11,934) | | Dimensions | 5.18 x 0.98 x 8.01 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0385490445 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0385490443 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 468 pages | | Publication date | October 13, 1997 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![Alias Grace: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UodhUBK9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even Better Than a Handmaid's Tale *by O***Y on December 16, 2017* Having really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale, I was very excited to read Alias Grace and to see that it is a new series on Netflix. I really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale but I have to say that I actually liked Alias Grace more. It might have been because it was based on a true story but the story was fascinating to me. Grace Marks is a prisoner, having been found guilty of the grisly murder of her employer and his housekeeper. She is said to have committed the murders of Nancy Montgomery and Thomas Kinnear with her coworker, James McDermott, who is a surly and jealous man. While she was initially sentenced to hang like McDermott, she is saved by her lawyer, who pleads with the court to consider her youth, and her sentence is commuted to a life term. Soon after she is imprisoned, she is committed to an asylum on account of fits and her amnesia surrounding anything to do with the crime. While she is treated with the worst of the time's psychiatric treatments, she still does not remember anything about the time when Montgomery and Kinnear are murdered. Years later, a young psychiatrist is brought in by a group trying to prove her innocence to try to help her remember more about the crime. My favorite part of this book would have to be the characters that Atwood has created, Nancy being one of my favorites. She is the perfect narcissist. She is jealous, manipulative and overly sensitive. One never knows where they stand with her as she can love you or hate you from day to day and minute to minute. Grace, herself, is actually quite likeable. She comes off as very intelligent in a very street smart way. I also think that she could be a very relatable character for many of us in that she is but a product of her past. While I didn't feel that Dr. Jordan's story added very much to the overall feel of the book, Grace's story was sad but very interesting. I was left wanting to know more. The writing style is sophisticated but still very easily readable. I really enjoyed this book and I believe that anyone who enjoys historical fiction, true crime or medical mysteries will enjoy this book, too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting story *by B***A on November 4, 2019* I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It's supposed to be based on a true story, with parts embellished by the author. I would rather it have just been fiction. It felt true to the time. I didn't like what happened to the doctor. He abruptly disappeared from the story and even with an explanation, it felt odd. One minute he was an integral part of the story, the next, he was gone. The ending was also a bit contrived. But it was an interesting and engaging story and worth reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by D***N on August 11, 2014* Another wonderful read from Margaret Atwood. I went into this book blind, not knowing this is Atwood's re-creation of an actual event that took place in the mid 1800's. The amount of research and location of records must have been extremely difficult. I think knowing this from the outset would have made a difference in my experience of this book. While it keep me fully engaged throughout, I found it a little slow and overly descriptive at times. Becoming aware that this was an actual event, I find it to be a masterpiece in it's ability to revive the past. This is the story of Grace, who uses an alias name after she is accused of a horrible murder. The insights into how women were regarded in this time period are always highly disturbing. Her every move is defined in relation to what males think. Atwood did an amazing job leading me through the murders and evidence against Grace. It is a sad state of affairs when men have all the power and their accusations always prevail. It left me wondering just how far Grace had to go to protect herself. Atwood, in the end, leaves us to decide for ourselves what really took place. She also shows how limited any real choice was for a woman in that time period. In fact, I would say they were non-existent, leaving me to not only take a hard look at how long women have struggled to obtain them, but also at how these choices are slowly being stripped away in current times. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4794715-alias-grace-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/4794715-alias-grace-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*