O Menino do Dedo Verde (Em Portuguese do Brasil) by Maurice Druon

Maurice Druon was a French resistance hero, a Knight of the British Empire and a holder of the Grand Croix de la Lü¾Ž–”¼gion d'Honneur. He was also a member of the Acadü¾Ž–”¼mie Franü¾¶”¼aise and a celebrated novelist, best known for his series of seven historical novels under the title of The Accursed Kings, which were twice adapted for television. A passionate Anglophile, he was a great expert on all things English, including its medieval history, which provides great inspiration for the series.