The Beggar King (The Hangman’s Daughter, #3)
by Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne
The Beggar King by Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 10.3K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 514 pages.
About The Beggar King
1662: Jakob Kuisl, the hangman of a village in the Alps, 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. When the city constable discovers Kuisl alongside the corpse she locks him in a dungeon, where Kuisl will experience first-hand the torture he’s administered himself for years. As nightmares assail him, Kuisl can only hope to prevail on the Regensburg executioner to show mercy to a fellow hangman. Kuisl’s steely daughter, Magdalena, and her young doctor paramour, Simon, rush to Regensburg and try to save Jakob, enlisting an underground network of beggars, a beer-brewing monk, and an Italian playboy for help. Navigating the labyrinthine city, they learn there is much more behind the false accusation than a personal vendetta: there is a plan that will endanger the entire German Empire.Chock-full of fascinating historical detail, The Beggar King brings to vibrant life another tremendous tale of an unlikely hangman and his tough-as-nails daughter, confirming Pötzsch’s mettle as a storyteller at the height of his powers.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 514 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,271 |
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What genre is The Beggar King?
The Beggar King is categorized as Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Beggar King worth reading?
Based on 10.3K reader ratings, The Beggar King has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Beggar King?
The Beggar King has 514 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Beggar King?
The Beggar King was written by Oliver Pötzsch, Lee Chadeayne. It was first published in 2010.
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