The Accidental Empress: A Novel
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Discover the “captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told” (Kathleen Grissom) love story of Sisi, the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph—perfect for fans of the Netflix series The Empress! The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europe’s most powerful ruling family. With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry. Fifteen-year-old Elisabeth, “Sisi,” Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister’s groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. Thrust onto the throne of Europe’s most treacherous imperial court, Sisi upsets political and familial loyalties in her quest to win, and keep, the love of her emperor, her people, and of the world. With Pataki’s rich period detail and cast of complex, bewitching characters, The Accidental Empress offers “another absolutely compelling story” (Mary Higgins Clark) with this glimpse into one of history’s most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Hapsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved “Fairy Queen.” Read more
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Product Details:
- Publisher : Howard Books; Reprint edition (October 13, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 512 pages
- ISBN-10 : 147679474X
- ISBN-13 : 47
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.38 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #92,013 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #238 in Biographical Historical Fiction #410 in Biographical Fiction (Books) #5,950 in Literary Fiction (Books)
- #238 in Biographical Historical Fiction
- #410 in Biographical Fiction (Books)
| Dimensions | 8.35 × 5.51 × 1.42 in |
|---|---|
| Ean | 9781476794747 |
| Mpn | 086818 |
| GTIN | 19781476794744 |
| Isbn | 147679474X |
| ISBN10 | 147679474X |
| ISBN13 | 9781476794747 |
| Upc | Does not apply |
| Brand | Howard Books |
| Format | Paperback |
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