1808

Escape, chaos, and survival: follow the harrowing journey of Prince Regent João and his family as they flee Napoleon’s army and embark on a treacherous voyage to Brazil. Amidst sickness and vermin infestations, João must lead his displaced court to establish a new kingdom in a foreign land with limited resources. Laurentino Gomes’ historical account sheds light on the global impact of one man's decision and the ripple effect it had on the New World.