The use of lies, deception and betrayal can significantly enhance a novel, keeping the reader's focus and interest throughout the course of the novel. In both "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez and "Alias Grace" by Margaret Atwood, the authors incorporate the use lies, deception and betrayal to keep the reader on his/her toes, adding mutually to the interest and mystery of the novels. Marquez and Atwood use lies, deception and betrayal are used to such a great extent, that it forms the foundation of both stories and contributes to the mystery and obscurity of both…
