The Frozen River
A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
What's it about
Ever wondered how far you'd go to uncover the truth when the law won't listen? Step into the shoes of a real-life 18th-century midwife who dared to challenge the powerful men of her town to solve a shocking murder, using only her wits and her medical records. You'll discover how Martha Ballard, a respected but underestimated woman, navigated a world designed to silence her. Learn how she pieced together evidence from her own diary, defied social norms, and risked everything to bring a killer to justice, proving that one woman’s voice can change everything.
Meet the author
Ariel Lawhon is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, known for bringing the stories of forgotten women to life. A lifelong reader and researcher, she was inspired by the real-life midwife Martha Ballard, whose 18th-century diary formed the foundation for The Frozen River. Lawhon meticulously reconstructed Ballard's world, blending deep historical accuracy with compelling narrative to honor a truly remarkable American heroine who refused to be silenced.
What's it about
Ever wondered how far you'd go to uncover the truth when the law won't listen? Step into the shoes of a real-life 18th-century midwife who dared to challenge the powerful men of her town to solve a shocking murder, using only her wits and her medical records. You'll discover how Martha Ballard, a respected but underestimated woman, navigated a world designed to silence her. Learn how she pieced together evidence from her own diary, defied social norms, and risked everything to bring a killer to justice, proving that one woman’s voice can change everything.
Meet the author
Ariel Lawhon is the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, known for bringing the stories of forgotten women to life. A lifelong reader and researcher, she was inspired by the real-life midwife Martha Ballard, whose 18th-century diary formed the foundation for The Frozen River. Lawhon meticulously reconstructed Ballard's world, blending deep historical accuracy with compelling narrative to honor a truly remarkable American heroine who refused to be silenced.
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