The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel
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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Readers say *The Frozen River* is a richly detailed, immersive historical novel inspired by real-life midwife Martha Ballard. Reviewers agree it power...
Engaging characters and story, woven around the real diaries of a real historical character, topped with a satisfying round of "frontier justice".
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.
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.
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