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The Accidental Empress by Pataki, Allison
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- Weight
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- Product Group
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- ISBN
- 9781476790220
- Book Title
- Accidental Empress : a Novel
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Howard Books
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.5 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Romance / General, Biographical, Historical
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 23.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 512 Pages
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The Accidental Empress is the fascinating and foundational story of this little-known, yet highly significant empress--a must read for anyone interested in the sequel Sisi . New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki follows up on her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Traitor's Wife , with the little-known and tumultuous love story of "Sisi" the Austro-Hungarian Empress and captivating wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. 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 a captivating 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."
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Howard Books
ISBN-10
1476790221
ISBN-13
9781476790220
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201713780
Product Key Features
Book Title
Accidental Empress : a Novel
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Romance / General, Biographical, Historical
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Fiction
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
23.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ps3616.A8664a64 2015
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Pataki's fully drawn ACCIDENTAL EMPRESS is an indelible portrayal-not only of one of the most complicated and misunderstood Habsburgs, but of a turbulent royal marriage during a tumultuous era., With her meticulous attention to historical detail and powerfully entertaining storytelling skills, Allison Pataki is a force in historical fiction. Set amid the grand landscapes of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the wilds of the human heart, The Accidental Empress is an epic tale of honor, power, and love. Breathtaking!, Allison Pataki brings to life one of the most enigmatic, intelligent, and stunningly beautiful women ever to have graced a court in Europe. A remarkable novel about a truly remarkable empress!, A fascinating romp into the world of the European courts, intrigue, betrayal and love... Pataki dives deep into the pages of history and comes up with a fascinating portrait of a beloved Empress and a worthy, refreshing, strong heroine. Smartly researched and full of interesting detail, The Accidental Empress had me glued to the page., Allison Pataki's captivating debut novel examines history's most famous tale of treachery through a woman's eyes. Meticulously written and well-researched, this story will transport you back to the American Revolution and keep you turning pages with both its intrigue and love story. The Traitor's Wife is a well-told tale., The Traitor's Wife is a gripping novel steeped in compelling historical detail. Pataki writes lyrically and succeeds in bringing to life, and humanizing, notorious characters from our nation's past. Ultimately a story about honor and heart, readers will have a hard time putting this book down., A love match alters the course of history...Pataki deserves kudos for choosing her subject matter well-Sisi's life is ideal fictional fodder., Once again Pataki stuns by diving deep into the pages of history and bringing up a heroine who is not only a jewel, but a red-blooded, complicated woman, allowing us to see history through a refreshingly new perspective. Smart, interesting, and chock-full of betrayal, intrigue, and love -- The Accidental Empress had me glued to the page., Pataki smoothly weaves intrigue and personality with critical historical facts...Historical fiction lovers will look forward to more from this promising new novelist., I felt as if I'd been transported to Austria in this powerful and sweeping novel. A heart wrenching, beautiful story, rich with historical detail and political intrigue. Skillful and utterly captivating., If you read one book this year, make it Allison Pataki's THE TRAITOR'S WIFE. Few authors have taken on America's Revolutionary War so convincingly, and this story of Benedict Arnold's wife will appeal to lovers of historical fiction everywhere. Highly, highly recommended!, The Accidental Empress is a tale of royal love we don't know but should, and who better to share it with us than the supremely gifted and entertaining historical novelist, Allison Pataki. A delightful gift for readers... The Accidental Empress is enthralling., The Accidental Empress is a stunning masterpiece of imagination, enriched with lavish historical detail. Utterly riveting, amazingly insightful. A splendid saga sure to capture the heart., Allison Pataki has given us a great gift: a powerful story of love and betrayal, drawn straight from the swiftly beating heart of the American Revolution. Replete with compelling characters, richly realized settings, a sweeping plot, and a heroine who comes to feel like a dear, familiar friend, The Traitor's Wife is sure to delight readers of romance and lovers of history alike ., Allison Pataki so vividly depicts the world of the Habsburg court, you'll feel the silk of Sisi's gowns under your very fingers as you eagerly turn the pages of THE ACCIDENTAL EMPRESS. As a woman both ahead of her time and wholly situated within it, Sisi makes for a captivating central figure, and rarely has an author so heartbreakingly captured the exquisite tragedy of getting what you want. Sumptuous, surprising, and deeply felt., Pataki's fully drawn ACCIDENTAL EMPRESS is an indelible portrayal--not only of one of the most complicated and misunderstood Habsburgs, but of a turbulent royal marriage during a tumultuous era., A love match alters the course of history...Pataki deserves kudos for choosing her subject matter well--Sisi's life is ideal fictional fodder., Everything the casual reader of American history thinks they know about Benedict Arnold will be handily upset by the skillful and mesmerizing storytelling of fiction newcomer Allison Pataki. This text is a treasure and a treat., A glorious novel about a misunderstood empress...With a sumptuous sense of history and evocative attention to detail, Allison Pataki conjures the rebellious, glamorous spirit of Sisi of Austria., A well-balanced narrative... events offers fresh perspective, plenty of intrigue and a host of interesting, multidimensional characters.
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2014-020804
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Dewey Edition
23
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