The Frozen River
It is a gripping historical Mystery inspired of the life and diary of Martha Ballard, an 18th century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote her American History. It taken place in Maine, in the year 1789: is when the Kennebec river freezes.
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Entombing a man in the ice. Martha was summoned to examine the body and to determine what the cause of death. So a midwife and a healer, she is privy to much what is going on behind the close doors in Hallowell.
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Her diary was used to record all the births and deaths along with every crime and debacle that were unfolding in the close knit community. Months earlier Martha Documenting the details of the rape committed by two of the respectful towns gentlemen.
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One that was found dead in the ice, But when a loyal physion undermines her conclusion, to declare the death to be an accident. Martha was focus to investage the murder on her own. Over the course of one winter, as the trial comes near.
With all the whispers and prejudices. As Martha prurses the truth. As her dairy soon landed in the center of the scandal of the one that she loves. Compelling of martha to decide where her loyalties lie. Who doesn't accept anything less than justice at the time when woman were consideredbest seen but heard.
Is a trilling, tense and tender story about remarkable women who left a legacy yet remains nearly forgotten. This is a story that keept me reading pages and pages until the end of the book, Highly recommended.
4 stars
This book sounds like a page turned. I so enjoy books with a historical background, whether fiction or not, so thanks for sharing your thoughts. Stephanie
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ReplyDelete"The Frozen River" sounds like an interesting story. It would be nice to read about impressive women and what of them was forgotten.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the lookout for a good historical mystery, and Martha Ballard's story sounds absolutely captivating. The blend of history, mystery, and a strong female lead is exactly my cup of tea.
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ReplyDeleteI really enjoy historical stories. This sounds fascinating and I will have to check out the book to read the whole story.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a book that I would be interested in reading. Just wish I had the time to read. Maybe one day soon.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems like an absolute gem! The way Martha Ballard's life as a midwife intertwines with a murder mystery and societal scandal in 18th-century Maine is both fascinating and thrilling.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read a book this year yet. I will have to check this one out. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteI have read this book the story was wonderful along with the cover is I love. And historical stories are my cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteOoh! A historical mystery sounds like the next thing on my reading list. Thanks for the suggestion!
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