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| Author | : Oliver Pötzsch |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 453 |
| Release | : 2011 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 054774501X |
Hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is being practiced in the small town of Schongau in 1659 after a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder.
| Author | : Francis Selwyn |
| Publisher | : Murder Room |
| Total Pages | : 277 |
| Release | : 2012-09-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1471904202 |
In his sixth adventure, Sergeant Verity returns to London's 1860s underworld of alleys and brothels, peopled with sneak thieves, dancing girls, thugs, murderers and pimps. From Newgate Gaol come sinister rumours of a man to be hanged for a murder he did not commit. 'Handsome' Jack Rann, safebreaker extraordinary, has been snared by the rival Swell Mob, and a corrupt policeman, 'Flash' Charley Fowler. To reach America and be lost for ever, Jack must escape the death-cell and pull off the robbery planned by his dead accomplice, Pandy Quinn. From Newgate prison to the stage of the Penny Gaff, from bank vaults under Cornhill to rotting sewers below Wapping and Shadwell, Rann flees - while Sergeant Verity closes on the forces of evil with awesome tenacity.
| Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
| Publisher | : The Floating Press |
| Total Pages | : 111 |
| Release | : 2012-11-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1775560457 |
This highly entertaining novel about three Franciscan monks is something of a departure for author Ambrose Bierce, who typically wrote about his own time. The story, which takes the form of a diary penned by the main character, Ambrosius. Though he faithfully carries out the duties of his office, he struggles with temptation, particularly after meeting the beguiling Benedicta, who happens to be the hangman's daughter of the title.
| Author | : Gary Blackwood |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2004-02-09 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0525555811 |
In 1776, the rebellion of the American colonies against British rule was crushed. Now, in 1777-the year of the hangman-George Washington is awaiting execution, Benjamin Franklin's banned rebel newspaper, Liberty Tree, has gone underground, and young ne'er-do-well Creighton Brown, a fifteen-year-old Brit, has just arrived in the colonies. Having been shipped off against his will, with nothing but a distance for English authorities, Creighton befriends Franklin, and lands a job with his print shop. But the English general expects the spoiled yet loyal Creighton to spy on Franklin. As battles unfold and falsehoods are exposed, Creighton must decide where his loyalties lie...a choice that could determine the fate of a nation.
| Author | : Sharyn McCrumb |
| Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1993-04 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780785730392 |
The prolific and highly acclaimed author of the Edgar Award-winning Bimbos of the Death Sun weaves a tale of murder and psychological suspense that conjures up a world ruled by timeless tradition, rural grandeur, and a touch of magic. With a strong female heroine and all the nuances of Appalachian culture, this rich novel is destined to enjoy bestselling status across the country.
| Author | : Jack Maguire |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1990-08 |
| Genre | : Games & Activities |
| ISBN | : 0671763326 |
Presents the rules for more than two hundred games, including indoor, outdoor, playground, party, and travel games, and includes information on the number of players, equipment, and object of the game.
| Author | : Frank Peretti |
| Publisher | : Thomas Nelson Inc |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2008-02 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1595544453 |
This story could have come straight from the headlines about many schools around the country and will lead kids and young adults to an understanding of peer pressure and the pain that comes from being different. In Baker, Washington, three popular student athletes lie in comas following loss of muscle coordination, severe paranoia, and hallucinations. It's whispered that they're victims of Abel Frye, the cursed ghost who has haunted the school since he died there in the 1930s. Now the curse is spreading, and the students are running scared. Veritas means truth and this series is uniquely positioned to help teenagers discover truth for themselves. As the author of This Present Darkness and as someone who struggled through his teenage years, no one is better suited than Frank Peretti to join with readers on this quest for truth.
| Author | : Ambrose Bierce |
| Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2024-09-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Step into the dark and gripping world of Ambrose Bierce’s "The Monk and The Hangman’s Daughter." This compelling novel unfolds through the pages of an undated diary, chronicling the arrival of three Franciscan monks in Berchtesgaden, including the diary’s writer, Ambrosius. What begins as an ordinary account soon evolves into a profound exploration of human conflict. Through Ambrosius’s eyes, experience his fateful encounters with Benedicta, the hangman’s daughter. Their interactions delve into themes of redemption, the struggle between body and spirit, and the haunting shadows of past sins. Can the power of forgiveness overcome the weight of past wrongs? How does the battle between physical desire and spiritual redemption play out in this tale of tragic consequences? Embark on a journey through Bierce’s meticulously crafted narrative, where each entry reveals layers of moral and emotional complexity. "The Monk and The Hangman’s Daughter" offers a poignant reflection on the struggle for redemption and the human condition. Ready to dive into a story where the stakes are nothing less than the soul’s salvation? Open the pages of "The Monk and The Hangman’s Daughter" and confront the intense clash of body, spirit, and past sins. Don’t miss the chance to explore this classic work of American literature. Purchase "The Monk and The Hangman’s Daughter" today and uncover the depths of human struggle and redemption.
| Author | : Oliver Pötzsch |
| Publisher | : Amazon Crossing |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-01-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781612185996 |
The Beggar King is the third book in Hangman's Daughter, the million-copy bestselling series. The year is 1662. Alpine village hangman Jakob Kuisl receives a letter from his sister calling him to the imperial city of Regensburg, where a gruesome sight awaits him: her throat has been slit. Arrested and framed for the murder, Kuisl faces firsthand the torture he's administered himself for years. Jakob's daughter, Magdalena, and a young medicus named Simon hasten to his aid. With the help of an underground network of beggars, a beer-brewing monk, and an Italian playboy, they discover that behind the false accusation is a plan that will endanger the entire German Empire. Chock-full of historical detail, The Beggar King brings to vibrant life another tale of the unlikely hangman and his tough-as-nails daughter, confirming Pötzsch's mettle as a writer to watch.
| Author | : Oliver Pötzsch |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 513 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0547807686 |
Picking up where international bestseller "The Hangman's Daughter" left off, the highly anticipated sequel about a dark legacy of the Knights Templar.
