Lieutenant Patera is unhappily involved in a scandalous affair in the highest circles of the Habsburg monarchy and is transferred to a remote garrison in Mnyuk as a punishment..
Is it worth the time? If you have a thing for old Habsburg-era costumes and long, meaningful glances across a room, you might find something to love here. But if you need a fast-paced plot or someone actually saying what they mean, you’re probably going to hate it. It’s definitely a niche watch. The whole thing kicks ...
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"Is it worth the time? If you have a thing for old Habsburg-era costumes and long, meaningful glances across a room, you might find something to love here. But if you need a fast-paced plot or someone actually saying what they mean, you’re probably going to hate it. It’s definitely a niche watch. The whole thing kicks off with Patera making a mess of his social life. Being an adjutant in that world sounds like a nightmare of etiquette, honestly. I found myself checking my watch during the middle..."
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