A LEAD TITLE FOR LITTLE, BROWN THIS MONTH IS THE LATEST PAPERBACK FROM MARGARET ATWOOD, IN WHICH SHE WEAVES A COMPELLING TALE OF SEXUALITY, CRUELTY AND MYSTERY AROUND THE MURDER OF HER MASTER IN CANADA IN THE 1840 S. "ATWOOD''''S PROSE IS SEARCHING. SO INTIMATE THAT IT SEEMS TO BE WRITTEN ON THE SKIN." "LITERARY REVIEW"