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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GMA BOOK CLUB PICK - AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR - From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name H
The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick
A midwife at the center of a historical mystery
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A midwife at the center of a historical mystery
Set in the 18th century and based on the real-life diary entries of midwife Martha Ballard, the novel brings a murder trial into the orbit of her work and daily record-keeping. Its historical premise links the practice of midwifery with the workings of a trial, giving the mystery a specific social and documentary context. The source identifies Ballard as a real figure but does not detail the case or the novel’s treatment of it.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers interested in historical fiction centered on an 18th-century setting.
- Readers drawn to mysteries connected with court proceedings and real-life historical figures.
- Readers interested in the history of midwifery and diary-based historical premises.
Themes
Historical life and midwiferyMurder and legal proceedingsDiaries and historical record
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