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Loanne
Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon
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This book was based on a real person, Martha Ballard, a midwife and healer in the late 18th century. There is a murder mystery and rape, but also relationships of family and small community. This is the best kind of historical fiction: complete immersion into a historical setting and a protagonist that refuses to look the other way and approaches her life with honesty and conviction. Strong women has always appealed to me. Highly recommend.

TiredLibrarian Loved this one. ❤️ 9h
kspenmoll I loved his book! 8h
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cjk
Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon
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The body floats downstream.

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

TiredLibrarian Loved that book! 4d
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cjk
Frozen River | Ariel Lawhon
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This is my first Ariel Lawhon title and it is riveting! 🎧📚💕❄️

TiredLibrarian Loved this one! 5d
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kspenmoll
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It is winter in Hallowell,Maine,a community on the Kennebunk River.Beautiful,lyrical writing,historical fiction at its best.A local midwife,Martha Ballard,becomes involved in a rape trial because she treated the battered & bruised woman who was raped by 2 men.Martha remains steadfast & true to her daily medicinal diary observations & her voice,despite some peoples efforts to silence her.Murder,deception, & dissension follow.#auldlangspine

kspenmoll Thank you so much Jenn- just loved everything about this beautiful book. 1w
CBee I adored this book! One of the last ones I read in 2024 and a favorite of the year! 1w
TiredLibrarian Loved this book! Hosted a great book discussion on it, too - there's so much in it to discuss! 1w
kspenmoll @TiredLibrarian Totally agree with you! 1w
kspenmoll @CBee So far my favorite book in January! 1w
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SilversReviews
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Thank you @bookbrowse and @penguinrandomhouse for a copy of this book for discussion on https://www.bookbrowse.com/

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kspenmoll
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I just love this image of a meandering mind. 🩵🩵
#auldlangspine

Julsmarshall I love their relationship so much in the book, how the love and care for one another, challenge and really see each other for who they are. So amazing! 2w
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Loanne
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The body floats downstream.

#firstlinefriday

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Julsmarshall
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So good! Captivating and powerful, Lawhon‘s novel is a gripping read that you won‘t want to put down. Based on a true story of a midwife in 18th century America, I loved this strong, courageous woman who was fighting for justice and truth, no matter what it takes. This is a story of resilience, compassion, family, and the relentless pursuit of equality. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3w
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rejoicinrobyn
Pickpick

Great read, I love a good historical fiction.

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TracyReadsBooks
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#12Booksof2024

Hard to believe we‘re already up to November with our list—so fun sorting through everything I read and picking favorites. Hard too, but this month was an easy one. Loved this story about a midwife in late 18th c. Maine. Once I started I found it impossible to put down. Setting and characters—with plenty of people to love and/or hate—were fantastic. A great high stakes story that keeps you engaged from page one.

@Andrew65

Andrew65 The year has soon passed! This one looks good. 3w
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