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BOHJALIAN,C.
Vermont midwife Sybil Danforth performs an emergency Caesarian to save a baby's life when the mother, Charlotte Bedford, dies during a difficult labor in her home, unable to get to a hospital because of an ice storm.
In the aftermath a question arises: Was Charlotte Bedford really dead when Sybil performed the caesarean? Midwives is a gripping story of the ensuing trial from the point of view of Sybil's 14-year old daughter.
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Bohjalian always brings surprises in his plots, exquisite prose and a feast of issues for pondering and discussion. My favorite is Water Witches, although the double bind offered the biggest shock.
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