September Book Club - The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Join us for a cozy morning of good reads and great discussions at our Coffee & Books Meetup! Whether you're a bookworm or looking to explore new genres, this event is the perfect opportunity to relax with like-minded individuals over delicious coffee. Bring along your book recommendations, we will pick the reads for November at this meeting. Our Book Club welcomes readers of all interests and backgrounds, creating a welcoming space to connect through the love of reading. Come sip, chat, and indulge in the joy of reading with us at Brunch and Books!

We will be reading The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

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.