The Frozen River

In "The Frozen River," bestselling author Ariel Lawhon crafts a gripping historical mystery centered around Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife in Maine, whose diary chronicling local births and deaths reveals a brewing scandal. When a respected gentleman is found frozen in the Kennebec River, Martha's findings clash with a local physician's declaration of accidental death, prompting her to independently pursue the truth. As she navigates a world that often sidelines women's voices, Martha must confront her loyalties and the consequences of her findings in a society fraught with prejudice. This compelling narrative highlights the indomitable spirit of a woman determined to seek justice against all odds.