Correct option is B
A brief explanation of each novel in the correct chronological sequence of publication:
• Lady Oracle (1976): This novel is a satirical look at the female condition and the expectations that are placed on women. The protagonist, Joan Foster, is a woman who has created multiple identities for herself in order to escape her past.
• The Handmaid's Tale (1985): This dystopian novel is set in a future where women are forced to serve as handmaids, whose sole purpose is to reproduce. The protagonist, Offred, is a handmaid who is trying to survive in this repressive society.
• Alias Grace (1996): This historical novel is based on the true story of Grace Marks, a woman who was convicted of murder in 1843. The novel explores the themes of guilt, innocence, and the power of storytelling.
• The Blind Assassin (2000): This novel is a complex and multi-layered story about love, loss, and the secrets that we keep. It is told from the perspectives of three different characters: Iris Chase, Laura Chase, and Iris's younger brother, Franklin.
• The Testaments (2019): This novel is a sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. It is set 15 years after the events of the first novel and tells the story of three young women who are living in the Republic of Gilead.