Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 3 (of 3) Queen of Denmark and Norway, and Sister of H. M. George III. of England

"Life and Times of Her Majesty Caroline Matilda, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Lascelles Wraxall is a historical narrative that explores the troubled reign of Caroline Matilda, Queen of Denmark and Norway, and the political webs that entangled her along with Count Struensee and Count Brandt. The story vividly portrays the personal and political struggles she encountered, while also displaying the complex relationships between royalty and leadership in 18th-century Europe. The book begins by detailing the trial of Count Brandt, focusing on the serious accusations against him, like assaulting the king and helping Struensee with treason. It stresses the severity of Brandt's crimes, including his attack on the king and his betrayal, all set against the tense atmosphere of the royal court, building a tragic story that hints at the dire outcomes for Brandt and Struensee, while also providing historical understanding of their choices and their fateful outcomes.