The Hangman's Daughter (Hangman's Daughter Tales)
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The Hangman's Daughter (Hangman's Daughter Tales)

by Oliver Pötzsch

Mystery Historical Fiction
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Set in 17th-century Bavaria, The Hangman's Daughter follows the life of a hangman's family entangled in village mysteries and accusations of witchcraft. Amid superstition and social divides, dark secrets emerge, blending historical detail with suspenseful storytelling in this tale of justice and intrigue.

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The Hangman's Daughter introduces readers to the shadowy world of 1660s Bavaria, where the life of a hangman's family is fraught with isolation and prejudice.

Drawing on the author's ancestral ties to historical executioners, the story explores themes of societal outcasts and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance.

As events unfold in a rural German village, the narrative captures the era's tensions, from plague fears to religious fervor, creating an immersive backdrop for the unfolding drama.

This first installment in the Hangman's Daughter Tales series sets the stage for a gripping saga rooted in historical authenticity.

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