Ariel Lawhon

Ariel Lawhon is an American historical fiction author known for her gripping, meticulously researched novels that bring extraordinary real-life women out of historical obscurity. With a deep passion for history and storytelling, she crafts intricate narratives driven by suspense and emotional depth.

She is the author of several acclaimed bestsellers, including Code Name Hélène, inspired by the remarkable WWII spy Nancy Wake, I Was Anastasia, and The Frozen River, which explores the life of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard and won the Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction.

Lawhon’s engaging prose and dedication to historical accuracy have earned her a passionate global readership. Her novels continue to celebrate female resilience, courage, and agency in the face of monumental adversity.