Oliver Pötzsch

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Canonical name: Pötzsch, Oliver
Birthdate: 1970-12-20
Gender: male
Nationality: Germany
Birthplace: Munich, Bavaria, West Germany
Places of residence: Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Education: German School of Journalists, Munich
Occupations: night porter
soul singer
broadcaster
scriptwriter
Organizations: Deutsche Journalistenschule
Bayerischer Rundfunk
Autorenkreis Historischer Roman Quo Vadis
Short biography: Oliver Pötzsch, born in 1970, has worked for years as a scriptwriter for Bavarian television. He himself is a descendant of one of Bavaria's leading dynasties of executioners.

He lives in Munich with his family.

[retrieved 1/12/2013 from Amazon.com]

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The Ludwig Conspiracy by Oliver PXf6tzsch

So good... I lost sleep. I like how Potzsch makes historical figures come alive in their time period, yet they're relatable. I love how he wove two timelines together, and his villain and the conclusion of book were very creative.

I LOVE Ludwig II of Austria, and this book was very satisfying.

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Zmosslady | 7 other reviews | May 13, 2024 |

The Play of Death (US Edition) (A Hangman's… by Oliver Pötzsch

a fairly solid plot with the usual characters and some superstitious fun mixed in. the author also dealt with the serious issue of anti-immigrant hostility. A timely and thought provoking slant, saddening to think that of all the things that have changed since back then, this isn't one of them

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cspiwak | 3 other reviews | Mar 6, 2024 |

I liked it, but not as much as his hangman's daughter series. Somehow in modern times, the plot becomes harder to believe.
spoilers
Why does the bookseller agree to leave a murdered man in his shop and just run away, when it is fairly obvious that will make him look guilty.
why does the King look alike to let a man he knows is a suspected murderer into his home and then take him right to his most treasured secret place
why doesnt the bookseller question it when a powerful corporate woman instantly takes a liking t o him and invites him to a private party. It all just seemd a bit implausible. Nice intro to the history and the buildings, though… (more)

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cspiwak | 7 other reviews | Mar 6, 2024 |