by Ariel Lawhon · Stefano Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9786319115888
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«Un río helado» is the historical novel by Ariel Lawhon, published by Stefano Books in paperback (512 pages, in Spanish).
Maine, 1789. When the Kennebec River freezes and a dead man appears under the ice, Martha Ballard, midwife and healer, is called to examine the corpse. Her diary holds births, deaths, and secrets of the town of Hallowell, and when a local doctor questions her verdict, Martha decides to investigate the murder on her own while rumors and prejudices grow.
Translation by Nora Aparicio Alfaro; the original title is The Frozen River.
Novel inspired by the real life of Martha Ballard, recommended for readers of historical fiction and mysteries with a female protagonist.
