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The Frozen River is a 2023 historical fiction thriller by Ariel Lawhon following Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine, as she leverages her standing as a medical professional to investigate two crimes: a murder and a rape. This book is the sixth of Lawhon’s historical fiction novels, all of which center on notable female protagonists.
The Frozen River is a historical fiction thriller by Ariel Lawhon. It follows Martha Ballard, a midwife in 18th-century Maine, who investigates a murder and r**e. The story explores themes of social injustice, gender roles, and the power of truth.
The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story of a remarkable woman who had the courage to take a stand, and in the process wrote herself into American history.
The Frozen River is a historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, an 18th century midwife and healer. Maine 1789: A body is found frozen in the Kennebec River. Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death.
The year is 1789, and a New England midwife is called to investigate a dead man pulled from the ice. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Ariel Lawhon about her novel, "The Frozen River."
When a man accused of rape turns up dead, an Early American town seeks justice amid rumors and controversy. Lawhon’s fifth work of historical fiction is inspired by the true story and diaries of midwife Martha Ballard of Hallowell, Maine, a character she brings to life brilliantly here.
Ariel Lawhon's latest novel, The Frozen River, is a terrific example of hard-hitting historical fiction. Not only do we learn about an unsung early American heroine, but we also see current-day themes and struggles reflected through a historical lens.
“The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon is a historical fiction novel that has earned critical praise and recognition, including being named one of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2023. The novel, based on the life and journal of an 18th-century midwife named Martha Ballard, delves into the intricacies of early American society, particularly for ...
Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell.
Maine, 1789: The Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice. Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death. As the local midwife and healer, Martha is good at keeping secrets.