The Frozen River (Hardcover) Book By Ariel Lawhon

Name: The Frozen River (Hardcover) Book By Ariel Lawhon
Rating: 8.39 (7117 reviews)

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who investigates a shocking murder that unhinges her small community.

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Jessica M

Jul 11, 2026

6/10 stars

3.5 ⭐️ Sweet story loosely based off of real characters. It took a bit for me to become invested in the characters, but the plot kept me invested enough to keep going. The time period and added details of said time made for interesting parallels to stories heard from grandparents.

Mellific

Jul 09, 2026

10/10 stars

This was my first historical fiction and I am so happy that I picked this one. What an amazing read, and what a story to be told. It's easy to see why this book was so well received.

Desert rat

May 29, 2026

10/10 stars

Canyon's Crown One of the best books I've read this year! Loved the history.

morgana2

Mar 04, 2026

very well written

Maria Morgan

Jan 10, 2026

9/10 stars

Very interesting characters and intriguing plot.