The frozen river by ariel lawhon is a historical fiction novel set in 1789 maine, following martha ballard, a midwife, healer, and sharp observer of human nature. A murder and a rape. 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. The frozen river, written by ariel lawhon, takes readers on a chilling journey through a murder mystery rooted in history, wrapped in courtroom drama, and driven by a woman whose voice history nearly forgot. 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 by ariel lawhon is a compelling narrative that explores themes of justice, resilience, and the power of truth Set against the harsh backdrop of a maine winter, the story delves into the complexities of a community grappling with scandal and corruption. This novel has been everywhere since publishing in november 2024. 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.
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