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Witch FictionHistorical Fiction

The Hangman's Hymn

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  • 2003 first published
  • 252 pages
  • 2 editions
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Published in 2003, The Hangman's Hymn is a witch fiction and historical fiction novel by P. C. Doherty. It takes readers to Forest of Dean and Gloucester in 1327–1377. Characters include Edward III. Readers will find themes of executions and executioners, carpenters, Hanging and England.

At about 252 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1327–1377
  • Edward III, 1327–1377

Characters

  • Edward III

Subjects

  • Dean, Forest of, England
  • Executions and executioners
  • Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages in Fiction
  • Dean, Forest of, England : Forest
  • Trials, Witchcraft
  • Carpenters
  • Historical Fiction
  • Hanging
  • Witchcraft in Fiction
  • Trials in Fiction
  • Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages
  • Historical
  • England
  • Mystery & detective
  • Great britain

Quick answers

Who wrote The Hangman's Hymn?

The Hangman's Hymn was written by P. C. Doherty and first published in 2003.

What genre is The Hangman's Hymn?

It is usually shelved as Witch Fiction and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Hangman's Hymn?

The median edition has 252 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Hangman's Hymn?

Readers who like it often enjoy Circe, The Crucible and Moi, Tituba, Sorcière…Noire de Salem.

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