The Beggar King: 3 (A Hangman's Daughter Tale) - Softcover

""The Beggar King" is a richly appointed historical novel, a compelling tapestry of violence, intrigue, and tenderness. Potzsch drags you into his beautifully rendered and dangerous seventeenth-century Europe and doesn't let you escape until the final climactic page."
Glenn Cooper, international bestselling author of "Secret of the Seventh Son "

"Twists and turns enmesh both the characters and the reader in this absorbing tale that captures, with an authenticity that is truly rare, the sounds and sights and smells of seventeenth-century Germany. A gripping story of love, betrayal, and long-delayed revenge."
James Becker, author of "The Moses Stone"

""""The Beggar King" weaves a fascinating web of intrigue that invokes much more than just the intricate politics of 17th-century Germany. Oliver Potzsch has brought to life the heady smells and tastes, the true reality of an era we've never seen quite like this before. The hangman Jakob and his feisty daughter Magdalena are characters we will want to root for in many books to come." Katherine Neville, bestselling author of "The Eight" and "The Magic Circle"

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Praise for "The Dark Monk"

"Swift and sure, compelling as any conspiracy theory, persuasive as any spasm of paranoia, "The Dark Monk" grips you at the base of your skull and doesn't let go."
Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked" and "Out of Oz"

"Oliver Potzsch takes readers on a darkly atmospheric visit to seventeenth-century Bavaria in his latest adventure. With enough mystery and intrigue to satisfy those who like gritty historical fiction, "The" "Dark Monk" has convincing characters, rip-roaring action, and finely-drawn settings."
Deborah Harkness, author of "A Discovery of Witches" and "Shadow of Night"

"Weaving together the mystery of a murdered priest, a Templar treasure, and a kind-hearted hangman, Oliver Potzsch's "The Dark Monk" is a labyrinth of clues and rich characters in seventeenth-century Bavaria. Potzsch keeps the action boiling, the clues intriguing, and the history fascinating and authentic."
William Dietrich, author of Th"e Emerald Storm""

"The Beggar King is a richly appointed historical novel, a compelling tapestry of violence, intrigue, and tenderness. Potzsch drags you into his beautifully rendered and dangerous seventeenth-century Europe and doesn't let you escape until the final climactic page."
--Glenn Cooper, international bestselling author of Secret of the Seventh Son

"Twists and turns enmesh both the characters and the reader in this absorbing tale that captures, with an authenticity that is truly rare, the sounds and sights and smells of seventeenth-century Germany. A gripping story of love, betrayal, and long-delayed revenge."
--James Becker, author of The Moses Stone

"The Beggar King weaves a fascinating web of intrigue that invokes much more than just the intricate politics of 17th-century Germany. Oliver Potzsch has brought to life the heady smells and tastes, the true reality of an era we've never seen quite like this before. The hangman Jakob and his feisty daughter Magdalena are characters we will want to root for in many books to come."--Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Magic Circle

Praise for The Dark Monk

"Swift and sure, compelling as any conspiracy theory, persuasive as any spasm of paranoia, The Dark Monk grips you at the base of your skull and doesn't let go."
--Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked and Out of Oz

"Oliver Potzsch takes readers on a darkly atmospheric visit to seventeenth-century Bavaria in his latest adventure. With enough mystery and intrigue to satisfy those who like gritty historical fiction, The Dark Monk has convincing characters, rip-roaring action, and finely-drawn settings."
--Deborah Harkness, author of A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night

"Weaving together the mystery of a murdered priest, a Templar treasure, and a kind-hearted hangman, Oliver Potzsch's The Dark Monk is a labyrinth of clues and rich characters in seventeenth-century Bavaria. Potzsch keeps the action boiling, the clues intriguing, and the history fascinating and authentic."
--William Dietrich, author of The Emerald Storm

ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE BEGGAR KING

"The Beggar King weaves a fascinating web of intrigue that invokes much more than just the intricate politics of 17th-century Germany. Oliver Potzsch has brought to life the heady smells and tastes, the true reality of an era we've never seen quite like this before. The hangman Jakob and his feisty daughter Magdalena are characters we will want to root for in many books to come." Katherine Neville, bestselling author of The Eight and The Magic Circle

"Twists and turns enmesh both the characters and the reader in this absorbing tale that captures, with an authenticity that is truly rare, the sounds and sights and smells of seventeenth-century Germany. A gripping story of love, betrayal, and long-delayed revenge." James Becker, author of The Moses Stone

PRAISE FOR THE HANGMAN S DAUGHTER SERIES

"Swift and sure, compelling as any conspiracy theory, persuasive as any spasm of paranoia, The Dark Monk grips you at the base of your skull and doesn't let go." Gregory Maguire, Author of Wicked and Out of Oz

"I loved every page, character and plot twist of The Hangman s Daughter, an inventive historical novel about a 17th-century hangman s quest to save a witch from himself." Scott Turow,

"If you enjoy an unlikely hero, look no further. The Dark Monk comes with three...In this subtle, meticulously crafted story, every word is a possible clue, and the characters are so engaging that it s impossible not to get involved in trying to help them figure the riddle out." Oprah.com

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