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The Frozen River
The Frozen River
Author: Ariel Lawhon
Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit com...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780593312070
ISBN-10: 0593312074
Publication Date: 11/5/2024
Pages: 448
Rating:
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4.7 stars, based on 13 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 86
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A fascinating look into the early days of our country. A midwife who knows more than most doctors is faced with a growing dilemma. I liked that she didn't allow herself to be pushed around by the men in the town, and that her husband understood what she needed to do, and gave her love and respect.


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