The Royal Physician's Visit: A Novel by Per Olov Enquist
The novel follows Johann Friedrich Struensee, a German doctor who becomes the personal physician to the mentally ill King of Denmark in the 18th century. Struensee uses his influence to enact Enlightenment-era reforms, but his affair with the Queen and his growing political power lead to his downfall. The book delves into the complexities of power, manipulation, and the human condition, all set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in Danish history.
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