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The Royal Physician's Visit magnificently recasts the dramatic era of Danish history when Johann Friedrich Struensee -- court physician to mad young King Christian -- stepped through an aperture in history and became the holder of absolute power in Denmark. His is a gripping tale of power, sex, love, and the life of the mind, and it is superbly rendered here by Sweden's most acclaimed writer. A charismatic German doctor and brilliant intellectual, Struensee used his influence to introduce hundreds of reforms in Denmark in the 1760s and had a tender and erotic affair with Queen Caroline Mathilde, who was unsatisfied by her unstable, childlike husband. And yet, his ambitions ultimately led to tragedy. This novel, perfect for book clubs, is a compelling look into the intrigues of an Enlightenment court and the life of a singular man.
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Per Olov Enquist is a journalist, playwright and novelist. He has garnered international recognition for his work, including the novels The Royal Physician's Visit, The Book about Blanche and Marie, and Lewi's Journey.
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"Realized with a vividness and subtlety that place the book in the front ranks of contemporary literary fiction." --The New York Times Book Review
"An extraordinarily elegant and gorgeous novel." --Los Angeles Times
"An enthralling fable of the temptations of power--and a surprisingly poignant love story." --Time
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- PublisherHarry N. Abrams
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1468303392
- ISBN 13 9781468303391
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages312
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