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Our next book discussion

The Frozen River

by Ariel Lawson

ON ZOOM

Thursday, Jan 23rd, 2024
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

In 1789 Maine, Martha Ballard investigates a murder after a local physician dismisses her findings.  Her investigation is complicated by her previous documentation of an alleged rape by two respected gentlemen.

Virtual Book Discussion: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawson

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