I somehow never got around to reading a book on it. I've watched several film versions, but I know better than to trust Hollywood for accuracy.

Mind you, I want to research it a bit now.

Which makes the show a lot more fun to watch, I sit there wondering if it will all dissolve in sex, death and betrayal eventually or not.

It's kind of hard to imagine right now, but even this fluffy show has had its dark moments. I'll be just be happy as long as it doesn't dissolve in sheer suckage.