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The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1)

Oliver Potzsch, Transl. Lee Chadeayne
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The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Oliver Potzsch, Transl. Lee Chadeayne

The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1600s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch and translated by Lee Chadeayne follows a hangman, his daughter, and a physician as they investigate a murder and witchcraft accusations in 17th-century Bavaria.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

96,169 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch, translated by Lee Chadeayne, is widely appreciated for its rich historical setting and gripping narrative. Reviewers praise its engaging plot and well-researched backdrop. However, some find the prose slow at times and feel character development could be stronger. Overall, it’s a compelling read for historical mystery enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1)?

Readers who relish historical mysteries with a dark, atmospheric twist will enjoy The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch and translated by Lee Chadeayne. Comparable to Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose, it appeals to those captivated by richly detailed settings, intricate plots, and gripping suspense.

4.0

96,169 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

448

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1600s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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