The Queen's Physician
by Edgar Maass
BOOK CLUB EDITION
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Copyright: 1948
This novel is based on the rather obscure figure in the history of central-northern Europe, Johann Friedrich Struensee, who became prime minister and virtual dictator under the reign of the mad king of Denmark, Christian VII, to whom he first went as physician. He became the lover of the unhappy young queen, converted her malaise into abundant gaiety and health, as they rode together and spent many hours dedicated to love.
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. The dust jacket is worn along edges and corners. Red cloth boards are lightly worn. Hinges tight. Binding square. The text block is crisp and clean.
405 pages, 5.75" x 8.5"
by Edgar Maass
BOOK CLUB EDITION
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
Copyright: 1948
This novel is based on the rather obscure figure in the history of central-northern Europe, Johann Friedrich Struensee, who became prime minister and virtual dictator under the reign of the mad king of Denmark, Christian VII, to whom he first went as physician. He became the lover of the unhappy young queen, converted her malaise into abundant gaiety and health, as they rode together and spent many hours dedicated to love.
Condition: This book is in good condition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. The dust jacket is worn along edges and corners. Red cloth boards are lightly worn. Hinges tight. Binding square. The text block is crisp and clean.
405 pages, 5.75" x 8.5"