L'empereur aux mille conquêtes (Roman)

I'm curious about how Javier Moro chose this story among so many in Brazilian history. Was there a specific event or figure that sparked his interest?

Often, biographies paint these figures as larger-than-life, but this one seemed to explore their personal struggles. Did that change how others view this period?

The narrative felt vivid and engaging, but I wonder what choices were made to keep it both accurate and compelling without sacrificing depth.