The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

 This is a cozy winter read. It is a historical fiction and murder mystery set in the winter months of Maine back in the 1700s. Inspired by the diaries of Martha Ballard, a real-life midwife from the 1700s, the story is told by Martha as she tries to solve a murder and rape in her community. The book gives a very vivid depiction of everyday life of individuals living in small communities back then and how the newly-formed legal system dished out "justice," especially for the women. With twists and turns and descriptions of the surrounding winter scenery, this book is entertaining and worth the read.

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