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The Dark Monk (The Hangman's Daughter, #2)

Lee Chadeayne, Oliver Pötzsch
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The Dark Monk (The Hangman's Daughter, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Lee Chadeayne, Oliver Pötzsch

The Dark Monk (The Hangman's Daughter, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

463

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1660s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Dark Monk by Lee Chadeayne and Oliver Pötzsch is a historical mystery novel. It continues the adventures of a hangman and his family in 17th-century Bavaria as they uncover a sinister secret. The narrative combines historical details with a gripping plot full of intrigue and danger.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,289 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Dark Monk by Lee Chadeayne and Oliver Pötzsch offers a thrilling historical mystery with rich period detail and engaging characters. While some readers praise its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, others find the pacing uneven and the conclusion somewhat predictable. Overall, it’s a compelling read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dark Monk (The Hangman's Daughter, #2)?

A reader who enjoys The Dark Monk by Lee Chadeayne and Oliver Pötzsch is likely intrigued by medieval mysteries intertwined with historical detail. Fans of Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose and C.J. Sansom’s Dissolution will appreciate the novel's rich period settings and the intricate plots driven by secrets and treachery.

4.1

28,289 ratings

72%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

463

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1660s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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