--- product_id: 693571817 title: "The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel" price: "$47.74" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/693571817-the-frozen-river-a-gma-book-club-pick-a-novel store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel **Price:** $47.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** $47.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/693571817-the-frozen-river-a-gma-book-club-pick-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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 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 murder 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 legacy yet remains nearly forgotten to this day. Review: Do not want to leave once picked!!! - Waoooooo.....i just want to say it here this book once picked can not be put down.The way it caught me about the problems the women faced from those times upto today ...the emotions and audacity of men of not changing everrrr ...to always belittle women and judge them and yet this women patience and courage to do her work diligently and with heart is something that is to be respectable and admired. ITS AN EXCELLENT READ!!! Review: Interesting - The story has a lot of suspense and an undercurrent of feminism that makes it even more compelling read. Recommending ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #190,520 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #364 in Mysteries (Books) #478 in Historical Fiction (Books) #816 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 111,885 Reviews | ## Images ![The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ulu+khYLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not want to leave once picked!!! *by K***R on 14 February 2026* Waoooooo.....i just want to say it here this book once picked can not be put down.The way it caught me about the problems the women faced from those times upto today ...the emotions and audacity of men of not changing everrrr ...to always belittle women and judge them and yet this women patience and courage to do her work diligently and with heart is something that is to be respectable and admired. ITS AN EXCELLENT READ!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting *by A***R on 23 October 2025* The story has a lot of suspense and an undercurrent of feminism that makes it even more compelling read. Recommending ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just do yourself a favor and pick it up - you won’t regret it. *by N***A on 9 November 2025* I picked this one up purely because the blurb caught my eye - and wow, what a story. You all know I love strong heroines, but a 𝐛𝐚𝐝a**, 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬? That’s something else entirely. It takes a different kind of courage, strength and conviction to stand up for your beliefs in a world that constantly tried to silence women.🫶 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐝, a 54-year-old midwife, absolutely stole my heart. I’ve read plenty of fierce heroines, but she’s different. She’s strength, wisdom and grace all rolled into one. The world-building, the narration, the tone - everything was so vivid and mesmerizing. And the characters? Remarkable. Martha, her husband 𝐄𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐦, Dr. Page, Barnabas - each one felt alive, layered, and real. And speaking of Ephraim - what an incredible man! If you’re looking for the true definition of “made for each other,” you’ll find it here. The way he understood Martha, stood by her, and quietly supported her was pure magic. ✨ Historical fiction. Mystery. Courtroom drama. Justice. A powerful woman at the center of it all - this book had everything.♥️ From the moment I stepped into the town of Hallowell, Maine, I was completely lost in its world. I wasn’t just reading about Martha - I was Martha. I lived her strength, her compassion, her unshakable sense of right and wrong. I felt her husband’s love, the closeness of her family, and the respect she commanded within her community. Amidst the mystery and the weight of patriarchy, Martha’s resilience and voice shone so powerfully that it left me in awe.🩷 I could honestly go on and on about this book. Just do yourself a favor and pick it up - you won’t regret it.🩷 ## Frequently Bought Together - The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel - The Lost Bookshop: The most charming and uplifting novel for 2025 and the perfect gift for book lovers! - One Golden Summer --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/693571817-the-frozen-river-a-gma-book-club-pick-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.us/products/693571817-the-frozen-river-a-gma-book-club-pick-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*