The Executioner's Daughter

The riveting tale of an executioners daughter who struggles to find a different path in life. Born into the family of an executioner Lily has always been sheltered by her mother from the horrors of her fathers occupation. But when her ailing mother takes a turn for the worse Lily is suddenly thrust into the paralyzing role of executioners assistant. Aside from preparing healing concoctions for the suffering and maimed Lily must now accompany her father at the town executions something she has never done before. Though she loves her father the emotional burden of his disturbing profession is just too much for her to bear. Lily must find a way to change her destiny no matter the consequences.. Set in medieval England this well-researched and beautifully written novel tells the story of one girls fight to rise above her fate.