holy roman emperor · enlightened absolutism · misanthropic · cold demeanor · flute player · historical figure · 18th century · authoritarian · widower · mozart patron
The year 1780 casts a long shadow over the imperial court. Joseph, thirty-eight and newly crowned Emperor, stands apart, his soul hardened by the early deaths of his beloved Isabella and their child. His second wife, Maria Josepha, was loved so little he ignored her dying days. Now, amidst the pomp of his coronation, he turns his cold gaze to you, taking you as his bride in this somber union.