About this Event
EVENT OVERVIEW: Critically Acclaimed, New York Times Bestselling author, Ariel Lawhon will discuss her immensely popular historical novel, The Frozen River on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Unity Temple on the Plaza.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Frozen River
Maine, 1789: When the Kennebec River freezes, entombing a man in the ice, Martha Ballard is summoned to examine the body and determine cause of death. As a midwife and healer, she is privy to much of what goes on behind closed doors in Hallowell. Her diary is a record of every birth and death, crime and debacle that unfolds in the close-knit community. Months earlier, Martha documented the details of an alleged rape committed by two of the town’s most respected gentlemen—one of whom has now been found dead in the ice. But when a local physician undermines her conclusion, declaring the death to be an accident, Martha is forced to investigate the shocking M**der on her own.
Over the course of one winter, as the trial nears, and whispers and prejudices mount, Martha doggedly pursues the truth. Her diary soon lands at the center of the scandal, implicating those she loves, and compelling Martha to decide where her own loyalties lie.
Clever, layered, and subversive, Ariel Lawhon’s newest offering introduces an unsung heroine who refused to accept anything less than justice at a time when women were considered best seen and not heard. The Frozen River is a thrilling, tense, and tender story about a remarkable woman who left an unparalleled
PRAISE:
GMA BOOK CLUB PICK
AN NPR BOOK OF THE YEAR
From the New York Times bestselling author of I Was Anastasia and Code Name Hélène comes a gripping historical mystery inspired by the life and diary of Martha Ballard, a renowned 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
“Fans of Outlander’s Claire Fraser will enjoy Lawhon’s Martha, who is brave and outspoken when it comes to protecting the innocent. . . impressive.”—The Washington Post
“Once again, Lawhon works storytelling magic with a real-life heroine.” —People Magazine
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ARIEL LAWHON is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been LibraryReads, One Book One County, Indie Next, Costco, Amazon Spotlight, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and four sons. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field.
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EVENT DATE & TIME: Monday, November 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO
ADMISSION PACKAGE: $24.00 (plus Eventbrite Ticket Fee) includes 1 paperback copy of The Frozen River, 1 Admission Reservation, and 1 Guest Admission Reservation. General Admission Seating.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Unity Temple on The Plaza, Sanctuary, 707 W 47th Street, Kansas City, United States
USD 26.71
