Anyone know the title of this teen book?

Question

I remember from a couple months back being in a small bookstore, looking in there teen section for anything that looked good, and I came across a book that I would like to read, but seem to havee forgotten the title. This was in December 2007, so I know it's fairly new book.

All I can remember about the plot from reading the back is it's something along the lines of an executioner falls in love with a girly girl (or visa versa). From what I can remember of the cover, it's dark blue (or another dark color) with a drawn (not a photo) noose on it.

If you could give me the title and author, or at least the author, that'd be great! Thank you!

Answer 1

"How the Hangman Lost His Heart" by KM Grant? [published September, 2007]

http://www.amazon.com/How-Hangman-Lost-H...

"What’s a nice girl like Alice doing with a hangman called Dan Skinslicer?

He likes a good clean killing and a hearty supper afterwards.

She likes pretty dresses and riding a well-bred horse.

But fate throws them together on a mission of mercy--to save Alice's poor uncle Frank's head and restore his dignity.

Soon they find themselves on the run from every soldier in London.

It could be their necks next!"

"School Library Journal Review: Gr 5-8A novel set in England in 1746. While staying with her grandmother, Alice attends the hanging of her favorite uncle for treason. When his head is placed on a pike above London's Temple Bar, she is determined to retrieve it in order to bury it with his body. Treacherous climbs, horse chases, a stay in a dank prison, and other misadventures follow Alice and the head as they try to make their way home to her parents 250 miles away. Dan Skinslicer, the hangman, is inadvertently caught up in the action along with Captain Hew Ffrench, and both fall in love with Alice. Accused of being traitors against King George, all three are pursued throughout the countryside by the malevolent Major Slavering, who greatly anticipates their punishment. The story is filled with action and interesting characters. Alice's bumbling grandmother and aunt provide comic relief, and everything is tidied up by the end. This is a rousing read, with historical overtones referencing the ongoing battle between Protestants and Catholics."

Answer 2

You may try the forum links below , I hope you find your book - good luck .

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http://whatsthatbook.com/

http://forums.abebooks.com/abesleuthcom

http://community.livejournal.com/whatwas...