The Short Reign of Pippin IV - John Steinbeck 1957 Viking Books Hardback Robert E. Gard who had watched and reported

who had watched and reported on the Nazis since 1925

I don't know if this was a common story-type but it predates Asimov's first "Multivac" story by two years

Volume 16 has a smudge of white across the front board but not visible on spine

and Arthur meet in the hospital and decide to live together when they leave

The Short Reign of Pippin IV - John Steinbeck 1957 Viking Books Hardback Robert E. Gard who had watched and reportedCondition: "Acceptable. Signs of wear and consistent use. See images for the condition of this book."Blurb: "Steinbeck's only work of political satire turns the French Revolution on its head, as amateur astronomer Pippin Heristal is drafted in to rule the unruly French. Enchanting comedy ensues as Steinbeck creates the most hilarious royal court ever around the brief, bold reign of the corduroy clad Pippin, his social climbing wife Maria, his star