Visit of His Majesty's doctor

Book name: Visiting the King’s Doctor Author: Per Olov Enquist Publisher: Al-Muna Book classification: Novel Number of pages: 384 About the book: The novel addresses the period considered the most dangerous and most mysterious in Denmark's history. Its events take place in the Danish capital Copenhagen during the second half of the eighteenth century, mainly featuring three protagonists: the young King Christian VII who suffers from schizophrenia, his English wife, and the young German doctor entrusted with accompanying the indecisive king on a journey to European capitals. But the trip was prolonged, and many events occurred between the day the doctor was assigned this task and the execution of his sentence in one of the city’s parks in the spring of 1772. Through monitoring the relationship between the king and his private doctor, the novel witnesses one of the most rich, entertaining, and astonishing historical periods. The novel achieved great success and unprecedented popularity, especially in Denmark, where most of the events take place, and the story found its way into series, movies, and opera. The novel has won many awards, including the Swedish August Prize and the British Independent Award.