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Ariel Lawhon is an American novelist known for her meticulously researched historical fiction. Her works often center on remarkable women from history, blending fact and imagination to illuminate forgotten stories.
Known for: The Frozen River: A Novel
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The Frozen River: A Novel
Set in Hallowell, Maine in 1790, this historical mystery follows Martha Ballard, a midwife and healer, who is called upon to examine a body found frozen in the Kennebec River. Drawing inspiration from Ballard’s real-life diary, the novel explores her pursuit of justice in a male-dominated society, weaving themes of courage, truth, and resilience against the backdrop of early American life.
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Martha Ballard: Midwife, Healer, and Chronicler of Truth
Martha Ballard’s life forms the foundation of the story. Living in 1790 Hallowell, Maine, she moves through the community by necessity and choice. As midwife, she crosses thresholds few men ever do—bedrooms, birthing chambers, huts on the outskirts of town. From these vantage points, she becomes bot...
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A Body Frozen Under the Ice: The Disruption of Order
The discovery of the man’s body in the Kennebec River breaks the rhythm of daily life and introduces the conflict that drives the novel’s mystery. Martha is called upon not simply because she’s a midwife but because she’s trusted for her impartial eye. The details are haunting: cold flesh, bruises t...
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About Ariel Lawhon
Ariel Lawhon is an American novelist known for her meticulously researched historical fiction. Her works often center on remarkable women from history, blending fact and imagination to illuminate forgotten stories. She is the author of several acclaimed novels including 'Code Name Hélène' and 'I Was...
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Ariel Lawhon is an American novelist known for her meticulously researched historical fiction. Her works often center on remarkable women from history, blending fact and imagination to illuminate forgotten stories. She is the author of several acclaimed novels including 'Code Name Hélène' and 'I Was...
Ariel Lawhon is an American novelist known for her meticulously researched historical fiction. Her works often center on remarkable women from history, blending fact and imagination to illuminate forgotten stories. She is the author of several acclaimed novels including 'Code Name Hélène' and 'I Was Anastasia'.
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Ariel Lawhon is an American novelist known for her meticulously researched historical fiction. Her works often center on remarkable women from history, blending fact and imagination to illuminate forgotten stories.
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