O Exílio do Imperador

The political machinations feel so vivid and detailed—did the author base these on specific historical sources or create them from scratch?

The story’s tension dipped at times during the political negotiations, but then it picked up again. Was that intentional to build suspense?

His motivations seemed complex, making me question whether I should root for him or see him as a tragic figure. What do others think about his moral ambiguity?