Naples, 1799. During the reign of Ferdinand IV, which consubstantiated the tyranny of the Bourbons and the British, the Portuguese Leonor da Fonseca Pimentel (1752-1799) became suspect to the henchmen of the Junta de Estado.
If you're into historical dramas that really take their time, A Portuguesa de Nápoles might be for you. It's a slow burn, definitely not for folks seeking fast action or clear-cut heroes. But if you appreciate a quiet, intense look at a forgotten corner of history, settle in. Others, who prefer their historical epics w...
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"If you're into historical dramas that really take their time, A Portuguesa de Nápoles might be for you. It's a slow burn, definitely not for folks seeking fast action or clear-cut heroes. But if you appreciate a quiet, intense look at a forgotten corner of history, settle in. Others, who prefer their historical epics with more sword fights and less internal dread, might find it a bit too much of a slog. 😩 Set in Naples, 1799. The air just feels heavy, you know? King Ferdinand IV is in charge, ..."
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