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Nov 12 鈥 4:30 鈥 5:30pm
Virtual
The UC Book Club will next meet on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. Via Google Meet to discuss the novel The Frozen River听by Ariel Lawhon.听听
This murder mystery set in Maine in 1789 chronicles the efforts of midwife and healer Martha Ballard to bring justice for a murder when the men of the town consider the death only an accident.听 This historical novel has won several prizes including an NPR听Best Book of 2023 as "a most uncozy mystery that addresses the unbalanced power dynamics of men and women, rich and poor.鈥 听The Christian Science Monitor听mentions "an intriguing protagonist," "a twisty mystery," and "rich period detail."听 Martha Ballard as is based on a real-life character, and the book offers much commentary about the role of women in the听early days of a new nation.
As听always, email Kathy Fish听补迟 Kathy.fish [at] ucumberlands.edu (Kathy[dot]fish[at]ucumberlands[dot]edu)听to听be added to the virtual invitation list.听听
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