If you're wondering "what is this, exactly?" It's absolutely riveting, that's what it is. The story - pulled from true events - is excellent, filled with political and personal intrigue, high drama and some seriously bad-ass wordsmithing.
Do not be intimidated by it all being in verse; it flows with the ease of conversation. You can follow the story without getting tripped up in "I'm listening to poetry."
Costuming and period-accurate weaponry, not so much, but that is easily overlooked.
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