The Frozen River: A Novel

Name: The Frozen River: A Novel
Rating: 8.38 (7332 reviews)
ISBN: 9780593312070

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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Published Nov 5, 2024

449 pages

Average rating: 8.38

7,332 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Frozen River* is a richly detailed, immersive historical novel inspired by midwife Martha Ballard, set in 1789 Maine. Reviewers agree...

kmaz

Sep 23, 2026

Captivating story. Adventure. History.

Jeremy R.

Aug 18, 2026

8/10 stars

Engaging characters and story, woven around the real diaries of a real historical character, topped with a satisfying round of "frontier justice". Glad I read it.

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.