A historical novel by J lio Dantas, set in 18th century Portugal and following the life of Carlota Joaquina, the infamous queen consort of King John VI. With a richly imagined cast of characters and a vivid depiction of the political and social turmoil of the age, this novel offers a thrilling and illuminating portrait of one of Portugal's most controversial figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...