The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter

The story unfolds through the experiences of Ambrosius, a monk who encounters the ostracized Benedicta, the daughter of the local hangman. Their relationship leads him into a complex narrative filled with themes of love, trauma, and the haunting effects of past sins. The book is crafted as a modern folktale, blending elements of darkness and moral complexity, ultimately exploring the intertwining fates of its characters against a backdrop of societal judgment.