The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch
A Historical Novel
Set in 17th-century Bavaria, this historical thriller follows Jakob Kuisl, the town's hangman, as he investigates a series of mysterious deaths that threaten to ignite a witch hunt. When a local midwife is accused of witchcraft after a boy is found dead with a strange symbol on his body, Kuisl, along with his daughter Magdalena and a young physician named Simon, must unravel the truth to save the innocent woman. As they delve deeper into the dark secrets of their town, they uncover a web of deceit and danger that challenges their beliefs and tests their courage.
- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(2.5)
- Alternate Titles
- - Die Henkerstochter
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