Hangman's Daughter Tales Books in Order
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The Hangman's Daughter Tales is a historical mystery series set in 17th-century Germany, following hangman Jakob Kuisl and his daughter Magdalena as they investigate crimes in their Bavarian communities. Each story explores themes of justice, superstition, and the personal toll of their roles in a society still reeling from past witch trials. The series is rooted in real historical contexts, with the protagonists navigating political intrigue, religious conflict, and the challenges of uncovering truth in a time of fear and suspicion.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon2008 · Oliver Pötzsch
Germany, 1659: when a dying boy is pulled from the river marked with a tattoo, hangman Jakob Kuisl must investigate whether witchcraft is at play in…
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2012 · Oliver Pötzsch
The Dark Monk is a 2012 book by Oliver Pötzsch. It is book 2 of the series Hangman's Daughter Tales.
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Oliver Pötzsch
In 1662, hangman Jakob Kuisl receives a letter calling him to Regensburg, where he finds his sister's throat slit. Framed for the murder, he is…
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Buy on Amazon2013 · Oliver Pötzsch
In 1666, Magdalena, the hangman's daughter, and her physician husband arrive at Andechs Abbey. Together with Jakob Kuisl, the hangman of Schongau,…
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Buy on Amazon2015 · Oliver Pötzsch
In 1668, hangman Jakob Kuisl, his daughter Magdalena, and her husband Simon travel to Bamberg for a family vacation that becomes a nightmare when a…
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Buy on Amazon2017 · Oliver Pötzsch
In 1670, Simon Fronwieser brings his seven-year-old son to boarding school in Oberammergau when news comes of a murder: the man cast to play Christ…
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2018 · Oliver Pötzsch
In 1672, hangman Jakob Kuisl and his family travel to Munich for a meeting of the Council of Twelve, the leaders of the empire's hangmen's guild.…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Hangman's Daughter Tales books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The hangman's daughter”. Start with “The hangman's daughter.”
How many books are in the Hangman's Daughter Tales series?
We list 7 books by Oliver Pötzsch , published between 2008–2018.
Where can I buy the Hangman's Daughter Tales books?
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