A Winter Historical Mystery Led By A Remarkable Midwife
Ariel Lawhon gives Martha Ballard real presence on the page, making her both a convincing historical figure and a compelling detective at the centre of the story. The result is atmospheric, intelligent and very easy to get pulled into.
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A Winter Historical Mystery Led By A Remarkable Midwife
Ariel Lawhon gives Martha Ballard real presence on the page, making her both a convincing historical figure and a compelling detective at the centre of the story. The result is atmospheric, intelligent and very easy to get pulled into.
- Book Synopsis
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Ariel Lawhon brings eighteenth-century Maine vividly to life in this historical mystery inspired by the real midwife Martha Ballard. When a man's body is discovered frozen in the river, Martha's role as healer, diarist and observer of local life places her at the centre of a dangerous investigation.
What makes the novel especially effective is the way it combines suspense with a strong portrait of female authority in a world determined to question it. Martha understands more than most about what happens behind closed doors, and that knowledge becomes both her strength and her risk.
The Frozen River is a satisfying choice for readers who like historical fiction with atmosphere, emotional weight and a mystery that grows steadily more compelling.
Ideal for readers who:
- Have a taste for historical fiction led by intelligent, resilient women
- Are drawn to murder mysteries rooted in real history and community secrets
- Can never resist an atmospheric winter setting full of tension and moral complexity
- Are looking for an immersive, gripping and richly researched read
- About The Author
- ARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781800755550
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Swift Press, (09 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 448
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 mm
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