Who is Grace Flynn from Black and Blue: A Novel and what is their importance? Black-and-Blue-(novel) English & Literature Grace Flynn | Black and Blue: A Novel

Grace Flynn is Frannie Benedetto's sister. Grace is several years younger than Frannie, so it was Frannie's responsibility to take care of Grace when they were children. Due to many of the sacrifices Frannie made, Grace is able to get a college education and become a college professor. When Frannie runs away from Bobby, Bobby turns to Grace in hopes of finding his wife. Grace, who knew nothing of the abuse until she saw Frannie's broken nose, refuses to help Bobby find her. Bobby threatens Grace, possibly even beating her, but Grace continues to refuse to help him find Frannie. Grace feels as though it is her responsibility to help her sister after missing all the signs of abuse in the past. In the end, Beth and Grace reconnect, but Beth remains in Florida at a distance from her old life.