The Visit of the Royal PhysicianWhen Christian VII, young, mad and highly impressionable, assumes the Danish throne, many seek to control the new king, capitalizing on his mental frailty to advance their own interests. Two men stand out: Struensee, the court physician and Guldberg, the religious fanatic. |
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THE FOUR | 1 |
Chapter 2 The Invulnerable One | 23 |
The English Child | 43 |
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