Dr Simon Forman, A Most Notorious Physician

Cook, Judith

ISBN 10: 0701168994 / ISBN 13: 9780701168995

Published by Chatto & Windus, London, UK, 2001

One of the most extraordinary personalities of Elizabeth and Jacobean England, Forman was doctor to the greats of Elizabethan theatre such as Shakespeare, he was an astrologer and was involved in the Overbury poisoning in which the Countess of Essex was accused of murder. A fine account of an Elizabethan. Includes 17*b/w illustrations. 228pp. 0.5cm closed tear to foot of front DJ. Small indentations to front DJ panel. Seller Inventory # 18226

Synopsis:

Book by COOK, JUDITH

About the Author: Judith Cook spent the first part of her career as an investigative journalist. She wrote several non-fiction books on social issues, including an investigation into the death of the anti-nuclear compaigner Hilda Murrell. She was herself a political and anti-nuclear campaigner. She also wrote biographies of Daphne du Maurier and J. B. Priestley, a popular historical fiction series and theatre scripts. She later taught Elizabethan and Jacobean studies at Exeter University. She died in May 2004.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dr Simon Forman, A Most Notorious Physician
Publisher: Chatto & Windus, London, UK
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition