The Play of Death

Set in 1670, the sixth installment in the Hangman's Daughter series follows Simon Fronwieser as he arrives in Oberammergau to bid farewell to his son, only to become embroiled in investigating a shocking murder connected to the town's Passion play. Joined by his father-in-law, Jakob Kuisl, Simon delves into a complex mystery involving town secrets, rivalries, and ancient customs. The story explores themes of faith, suspicion, and the darkness lurking beneath a quaint village.