Summary - The Hangman’s Daughter: Based On The Book By Oliver Pötzsch

SUMMARY

THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER

BASED ON THE BOOK BY OLIVER PÖTZSCH

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Discovery of the Dead Children

Jakob Kuisl, The Hangman

Simon Fronwieser and Magdalena Kuisl

The Arrival of the Devil

The Search for the Treasure

Trials and Betrayals

Confrontations and Violence

Revelation and Escape

The End of the Darkness

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Hangman’s Daughter by Oliver Pötzsch is a historical thriller set in 17th-century Bavaria. The story follows Jakob Kuisl, the town's hangman, as he becomes entangled in a series of mysterious deaths involving children. As suspicions of witchcraft and dark forces grow, Jakob, along with Simon Fronwieser, the physician's son, and his daughter Magdalena, investigates the sinister events. The novel explores themes of superstition, justice, and morality, while delving into the complexities of human nature and generational conflict. The characters face external dangers and internal struggles, all set against the backdrop of a superstitious, fear-driven society.

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Release date

Audiobook: 9 January 2025