The Frozen River
Ariel Lawhon
Historical Fiction / Mystery
The Frozen River
by Ariel Lawhon
· 542 p
Good Housekeeping Good Books Winnermysterioustensedark
Overview
About
THE UNMISSABLE BESTSELLER INSPIRED BY THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF MIDWIFE MARTHA BALLARD The Good Housekeeping GOOD BOOKS Winner 2025 Brimming with courage, mystery, and heart, The Frozen River is the perfect curl-up-and-dive-in read for anyone who loves unforgettable heroines and atmospheric winter drama. 'Thrilling' Irish Times 'Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine' People Magazine 'The narrator of Ariel Lawhon's The Frozen River is another stalwart heroine' The New York T…
Pages
542
Swift Press
Linguistic complexity
3/5
Moderate
Thematic complexity
4/5
Rich
Reader feel
Female Agency And Justice10
Emotional depth9
Historical Authenticity9
Worldbuilding8
Prose8
Narration8
Pacing8
Plot twists7
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