Midwives

'Midwives' tells the story of Charlotte Bedford, a Vermont midwife who performs an emergency Cesarean section during a home birth, resulting in the baby's death.

Accused of manslaughter, Charlotte faces a trial that divides her community and forces her teenage daughter, Connie, to confront difficult truths about her mother and herself.

The novel explores themes of faith, doubt, and the complex choices surrounding childbirth.

It delves into the ethical dilemmas faced by midwives and the challenges of balancing personal beliefs with legal responsibilities.

Through Connie's perspective, the book examines the impact of the trial on a family and the search for truth in a morally ambiguous situation.