The Frozen River
The Frozen RiverAriel Lawhon
Characters in The Frozen River
4 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Martha Ballard
An 18th-century midwife and healer in Hallowell, Maine, based on the real historical figure, who investigates a suspicious death using her own diary and medical knowledge.
Antagonists
Judge Joseph North
A respected local judge accused, alongside Joshua Burgess, of assaulting Rebecca Foster; his standing complicates the pursuit of justice after Burgess's death.
Supporting characters
Joshua Burgess
Found dead in the frozen Kennebec River; previously accused, along with Judge Joseph North, of sexually assaulting Rebecca Foster.
Rebecca Foster
The wife of the local preacher, whose accusation of sexual assault against Joshua Burgess and Judge North sits at the center of the scandal Martha investigates.