The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

The Frozen River is a historical novel set in 1789 in Hallowell, Maine. Readers follow the life of Martha Ballard, a 54-year-old midwife. When two men are accused of rape and one of them is found dead, Martha is ensnared in the ensuing inquiries when she is called on to examine the body as a medical professional.

Full Book Name: The Frozen River
Author Name: Ariel Lawhon
Book Genre: Adult, Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Historical Mystery, Mystery, Mystery Thriller