Icy River

A strong heroine, inspiring with her resilience: a historical detective based on real events.

The novel is based on real historical documents – the diaries of an incredible woman and midwife Martha Ballard, who lived in Maine at the end of the 18th century. This is the story of a strong woman who challenges a patriarchal society and follows her duty despite all obstacles.

An inspiring story of true resilience combines an intriguing detective plot with a vivid description of the harsh atmosphere of 18th century New England. The combination of historical drama and thriller genres immerses the reader in a world where the brave heroine must rely solely on her intellect and principles.

1789. Neighbors respect Martha Ballard, the midwife from the small town of Hallowell in Maine, not only for her medical knowledge and iron will, but also for her ability to keep secrets, which is so necessary in a strict Puritan society. Therefore, when in the midst of winter a man's body is found under the ice of the river, Martha is the first called to examine the body.

The deceased is Joshua Burgess, who, along with the town judge Joseph North, was recently accused of raping the preacher's wife Rebecca Foster. Martha, who cared for the victim, is both a witness and a confidante of Rebecca. With her unwavering character, she suspects that the death of the rapist is not accidental and that something greater lies behind it…