Saga 0... | Oliver Pötzsch Die Henkerstochter

Set in 1659 Bavaria, the story begins when a dying boy is pulled from the river Lech with a mysterious tattoo on his shoulder. The town of Schongau immediately spirals into a "witchcraft mania," accusing the local midwife, Martha Stechlin.

The titular daughter, she is clever and defiant. She resists the social stigma of being from an executioner's family and refuses to be married off to another hangman's son. Oliver Pötzsch Die Henkerstochter Saga 0...

This first book launched a 10-volume series that follows the Kuisl family across decades, including sequels like The Dark Monk and The Beggar King . Quick Facts for Your TBR First Published Genre Historical Mystery / Thriller Setting Schongau, Bavaria (1659) Pages Approx. 512 (Paperback) Reviews - Die Henkerstochter und der Fluch der Pest Set in 1659 Bavaria, the story begins when

If you love historical mysteries that pull no punches, you likely know the name . His breakout novel, Die Henkerstochter (The Hangman's Daughter), isn't just a best-selling thriller—it's a journey into a gritty, superstitious past based on the author's own family history. The Story: A Witch Hunt in Schongau She resists the social stigma of being from

A physically imposing man who despises the "dirty" work of his office. He is a healer and a scholar who uses logic in an age of superstition.