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Barbra, Ella, and Benedict Arnold entertain in December’s 10 best books

1 The Frozen River, by Ariel Lawhon

During the punishing Maine winter of 1789, midwife Martha Ballard hunts for the truth about a frozen body pulled from the river. Drawing on her knowledge, connections, and unflinching sense of right, Martha sacrifices her reputation – and safety – to find answers. Lawhon’s smart, deeply felt story enthralls; it underscores the remarkable

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