November 1870, Spanish Courts elect the Italian Amadeo of Savoy as the King of Spain with a paltry 191 votes. Much to the dismay of the Spanish, Amadeo is a reluctant King who prefers beauty of power and passion over duty. Upon arrivaI in Madrid, his protector is assassinated. In the midst of a crumbling empire, Amadeo chooses to Iose himseIf in wine, fruit, sex, and melancholy. His reign wiIl be short.... |