THE LOST QUEEN

by Norah Lofts ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 7, 1968

Norah Lofts moves surely, compassionately among men and women of another age as if it were her own. This time the story is set in the reign of the young George III and concerns the drear fortunes of his sister Caroline, exported for marriage to the also-young King Christian of Denmark, eventually to be destroyed by his progressive mental illness. The lively, beautiful, responsive Caroline, reared to royal responsibility, setting aside her earlier premonitions, arrives in Denmark with a determination to love, be loved and fulfill her queenly imperatives. But she is tortured by the haunted King, suffers the loss of her much loved brother Edward, bears children and is separated from them. Finally she turns to a lover, the powerful Dr. Struensee, who through the trust of the King was able to effect political and social reforms. But a conspiracy sends Struensee to his death and Caroline, narrowly escaping, execution, is exiled. Her death from disease in her twenties seems a prodigal waste of youth, ability and beauty. This is a royal chimney corner tale--fit for a queen.

Pub Date: Feb. 7, 1968

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1968

Categories: FICTION