Hangman’s Daughter
Series by Oliver PötzschIn the gripping *Hangman’s Daughter* series, Oliver Pötzsch weaves a tapestry of historical intrigue and dark secrets through the eyes of Magdalena Kusil, the courageous daughter of a Bavarian executioner, as she navigates a treacherous world of witch hunts and injustice in 17th-century Germany.
In a world where justice is wielded by the noose, the Hangman’s Daughter navigates a treacherous landscape of love, betrayal, and dark secrets. Set in the tumultuous heart of 17th-century Bavaria, this gripping series follows the fiercely independent Magdalena Kusil, the bright and resilient daughter of the village's hangman. Bound by tradition to marry the son of another executioner, she finds herself torn between duty and desire when the passionate son of the town physician dares to steal her heart. As murmurs of witch trials and clandestine plots whisper through the streets, Magdalena becomes embroiled in a deadly struggle against the forces that seek to burn away any semblance of freedom. Within this perilous tapestry of intrigue and romance, themes of justice and morality unfold, revealing how easily the line between right and wrong can blur in a society shackled by fear. Rich with historical detail and an atmospheric setting, each installment promises to delve deeper into the shadows of ambition and love, leaving readers breathless and yearning for more as they join Magdalena on her daring quest to redefine her fate. Will she challenge the chains of her lineage, or will the hangman's legacy dictate her destiny?
Books in this Series
Hangman's Daughter
The Hangman's Daughter
Published in 2008
The Dark Monk
Published in 2009
The Beggar King
Published in 2010
The Poisoned Pilgrim
Published in 2012
The Werewolf of Bamberg
Published in 2014
The Play of Death
Published in 2016
The Council of Twelve
Published in 2017
Die Henkerstochter und der Fluch der Pest
Published in 2020
Die Henkerstochter und die schwarze Madonna
Published in 2022