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Ariel Lawhon

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Ariel Lawhon is the critically acclaimed, New York Times Bestselling author of THE WIFE, THE MAID, AND THE MISTRESS, FLIGHT OF DREAMS, I WAS ANASTASIA, and CODE NAME HELENE. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have been Library Reads, One Book One County, Indie Next, Costco, and Book of the Month Club selections. She lives in the rolling hills outside Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, four sons, and black Lab—who is, thankfully, a girl. Ariel splits her time between the grocery store and the baseball field.

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Ariel Lawhon I was only referencing the fact that my OBGYN at the time happened to be a man, nothing more. (I see a female doctor now). And I remain deeply gratefu…moreI was only referencing the fact that my OBGYN at the time happened to be a man, nothing more. (I see a female doctor now). And I remain deeply grateful to him for saving my son's life. (less)
Ariel Lawhon Hi Juliaa! Thanks for you question. I'm delighted you're reading the book and that you're experiencing every emotion I had while I wrote. I'm sorry to…moreHi Juliaa! Thanks for you question. I'm delighted you're reading the book and that you're experiencing every emotion I had while I wrote. I'm sorry to say that the scene with Olivia Sautine really did happen. It was quite a bit worse in real life, I'm afraid. It was horrible to write and I imagine it is grueling to read. But I included it because I wanted my readers to understand exactly what Nancy was facing and what the stakes for France were if she failed. There are a handful of really difficult scenes in the book but I didn't make any of them up. Nancy lived through them all and I think having them in the book helps us understand her better.

I hope you end up loving Nancy the way that I do!

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Art Is The Gift

I’m not much of a painter. In my thirty-four years of life I’ve only created one decent watercolor. And that was on accident in the third grade. But as the daughter of a prolific artist I have a deep respect for those who can create beauty with a brush, a bit of paint, and a canvas. I admire the way they dream things into being.


Sometimes I wonder if we place more importance on the being than the d

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“We are in the twilight years of a long love affair, and it has recently occurred to me that a day will come when one of us buries the other. But, I remind myself, that is the happy ending to a story like ours. It is a vow made and kept. Till death do us part. It is the only acceptable outcome to a long and happy marriage, and I am determined not to fear that day, whenever it arrives. I am equally determined to soak up all the days between.”
Ariel Lawhon, The Frozen River

“This is what it means to age, I think. The days are long, but the years are short.”
Ariel Lawhon, The Frozen River

“Memory is a wicked thing that warps and twists. But paper and ink receive the truth without emotion, and they read it back without partiality. That, I believe, is why so few women are taught to read and write. God only knows what they would do with the power of pen and ink at their disposal.”
Ariel Lawhon, The Frozen River

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Kristine Ariel, Thank you for accepting my friend Invite. I love your books. I just downloaded, The Frozen River on Audio for my sister today since she had a long drive home. Such a Unique and Wonderful Story. 💕📖😌


Marsha Hubler Ariel, Thank you for friending me here in Goodreads.You might like my LOVES OF SNYDER COUNTY Amish/Mennonite romance series. Or if you have any young girls in your life, I'd recommend my best-selling Keystone Stables Series. Check me out at http://www.marshahubler.com Thanks again! Marsha


Jonathan One of the most creative, truest spirits I have the honor of knowing.


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