The Play of Death: The Hangman's Daughter, Book 6

As he bids his boy a tearful farewell, news comes of a shocking murder: the man who was to play the part of Christ in the town's Passion play has been found dead, nailed to the set's cross. As there is no doctor in town, Simon is brought in to examine the body. Was he murdered by a jealous rival? Are the recently arrived and unpopular immigrant workers somehow involved? Or is it a punishment from God for the villagers' arrogance in trying to schedule the play four years earlier than prescribed by ancient custom? Once again it looks like it is up to the Kuisls to unravel the mystery and bring a town's dark secrets to light.. The mysterious sixth entry in the Hangman's Daughter series.It is 1670 and Simon Fronwieser is in the town of Oberammergau to br

Shannon said Read the series in order. I liked this book. Good story and great characters. I was a little disappointed at how quickly the loose ends were tied up, I wanted more details. After six books involving many of the same characters, it might be easy to get into a "formula story line." Not so with the Hangman's Daughter series. One of the things I love about this series is the amount of research Potzsch h. "Great book, but not a standalone, start with #1" according to Rick Pinkston. When a new Hangman's Daughter book is released, I drop everything and read it. I love the characters! It's been such a pleasure to watch them grow over the years. The hangman reminds me of my own father in the way he is calming with age, but still badass. Magdalena and Simon ring true as evolving characters. Their arcs are among some of the most developed I've read. I can't. "This book did not disappoint at all" according to R. Slater. I have been waiting and waiting for a followup to Potzsch's Hangman series! I certainly hope he continues writing about the Kuisel family! This book did not disappoint at all. So nice to read more about the loveable family that has a warm place in our hearts. I was especially glad to see that the author continued to keep the matriarch Jacob in the loop still, after all, it