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The Hangman's Daughter

A Hangman's Daughter Tale, Book 1

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The Hangman's Daughter

By: Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne - translator
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Germany, 1660: When a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder, hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is at play in his small Bavarian town. Whispers and dark memories of witch trials and the women burned at the stake just seventy years earlier still haunt the streets of Schongau. When more children disappear and an orphan boy is found dead - marked by the same tattoo - the mounting hysteria threatens to erupt into chaos.

Before the unrest forces him to torture and execute the very woman who aided in the birth of his children, Jakob must unravel the truth. With the help of his clever daughter, Magdelena, and Simon, the university-educated son of the town’s physician, Jakob discovers that a devil is indeed loose in Schongau. But it may be too late to prevent bloodshed.

A brilliantly detailed, fast-paced historical thriller, The Hangman’s Daughter is the first novel from German television screenwriter Oliver Pötzsch, a descendent of the Kuisls, a famous Bavarian executioner clan.

©2011 Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne (translation) (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Historical Mystery Fiction Magic Witchcraft

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This story is fantastic a sort of ancient Bavarian murder she wrote although there is actual history and events written into the book. The narrator is perfect for this series and makes the books even better.

Amazing

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Entertaining read enjoyed this well written work recommended. Story had me hooked from the start enjoyed it

Hangman daughter recommendation

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Excellent - don't pass this one up! I wish I could find more historical novels like this. Having grown weary of novels set in Tudor times, I found this little gem while browsing historical crime/thrillers. Set in seventeenth century Bavaria it involves a reluctant executioner, a midwife accused of witchcraft, a young physician and, of course, the hangman's daughter. The plot involves a village with with a less than scrupulous town council and the lengths some would go to in order to cover their greed. The characters were well drawn and the author made me feel I was right there living the story.

If you like historical novels you will love this book. I do not know if the author has written any other books, but I will definitely be searching. Don't forget to listen to the author's notes at the end. Very revealing!

The Hangman's Daughter

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Unusual story which I struggled to put down. Found the narrator a bit off until I got used to him, after which it was fine. I love books about subjects which are new to me, and this was one of the better ones.

Rivetting story

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I absolutely loved this book and so very pleased I took a chance on it. It is wonderfully written and fantastically narrated. I love historical fiction and this has now become my firm favourite. The story has its twists and turns and I got totally absorbed by it. I can't wait to read and listen to the rest of the books in the series. 100% would recommend.

I wish I had found this writer's work sooner

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I loved this story, I loved the performance and the characters. Such an interesting plot. Buy it!!!

Favourite audiobook ever

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This is a good story though a little slow to start. A promising start to the series. I may read the rest of the series rather than have them on audible because the narration is simply appalling. Like listening to a robot with an annoying american drawl

Spoilt by the narrator

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Went on a little longer than expected and felt a bit confusing at times but likeable all the same. I will probably try another in the series, but not immediately.

Fair

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I love this series so much and I revisit the first one several times a year (as well as a few of the others). The characters are written so well and Jakob Kuisl is definitely a firm favourite. Grover Gardner narrates this perfectly.

Brilliant introduction to a great series

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I wasn't sure I was going to like this at first. Not even sure why I downloaded this. As it turned out once started I found it difficult to stop listening. Perhaps the fact that the story is based upon a real family history made it so believable. Certainly Grover Gardner delivers the performance that I have come to expect - just the right voice for this story.

different

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