In 1789 Maine, midwife Martha Ballard investigates a murder tied to a scandalous rape case, pursuing justice against mounting prejudice.
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In 1789 Maine, midwife Martha Ballard investigates a murder tied to a scandalous rape case, pursuing justice against mounting prejudice.
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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...
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Romance & sex
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Minor romantic elements; focus is not on explicit content.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with a murder central to the plot; some graphic detail.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor historical religious context typical of the era.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Moderate themes of gender inequality and justice in historical context.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major theme of alleged rape central to the plot; aftermath depicted.
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