The Accidental Empress: A Novel by Allison Pataki (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki * 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 Europes 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 sisters groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. Thrust onto the throne of Europes 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 Patakis 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 historys most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Hapsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved "Fairy Queen." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of five adult fiction novels, one nonfiction memoir, and two childrens books, Nelly Takes New York and Poppy Takes Paris . Allisons books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former news writer and producer, Allison graduated cum laude from Yale University with a major in English. An avid traveler and reader, Allison lives in New York with her husband, children, and rescue pup. To learn more and connect with Allison, please visit AllisonPataki.com. Review Quote "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!" Excerpt from Book The Accidental Empress Chapter One POSSENHOFEN CASTLE, BAVARIA JULY 1853 Sisi crouched low, peering over the wall of brush. Her gaze was alert, her legs ready to spring to action, her heart pumping blood throughout her veins with a speed that only the hunted can sustain. "Come out, you cowards!" Just then Sisi spotted the figure crossing the meadow, a dark silhouette piercing the backdrop of the crenellated white castle and deep-blue sky, and she ducked once more out of sight. Her brother Karl had not yet found her, and he yanked on his horse in frustration, as if to remind the beast of the authority his sisters so brazenly flouted. Sisi watched Karl, her contempt thickening as she discerned his thoughts: clutching the reins, he imagined himself a Germanic warrior atop a stallion, ready to ride on the Hungarians or the Poles and seize glory from the battlefield. "Karl the Beneficent, Duke of Bavaria, demands that you come meet your lord and surrender!" He scoured the woods, his words finding Sisi even as his eyes failed to locate her. "Kiss the ring and I shall show you mercy--more mercy than you deserve. But if you continue to run and hide like rodents, I shall have to flush you out. And when I do, you shall wish you had surrendered!" The horse pawed at the ground, agitated under Karls grip. Sisi was fed up with being the prey. The odds were not just; if she had had the chance to mount her own horse, Bummerl, she would chase Karl all the way to the Bavarian border, and he knew that. But she hadnt expected to have to fend off her brother when she had wandered toward the wooded lake shore with her sister, Helene, to pick wildflowers. "We should surrender, Sisi." Helene crouched beside her, worry pulling on her sharp, dark features. "You heard him. Otherwise, he will make trouble for us." "Nonsense, Helene." Two years younger than Sisi, her brother was nearly twice her size, his thirteen-year-old body robust from adolescence, beer, and bratwurst. But though she lacked his girth, Sisi knew she could best Karl with wit. "Well show Karl the Beneficent what a formidable foe he really is." Sisi nodded at her sister, picking up a cool, smooth stone. Helene responded with a whimpering sound. "So be it," Karl hollered from outside the woodline, on the far side of the meadow. "You have chosen your own fate. And that fate is--pain!" Karl dug his leather boots into the sides of his horse. The beast whinnied in response, and then Sisi felt the earth begin to vibrate beneath her. "Now were really in for it, Sisi." Helene paced in their hiding spot like a wounded animal as the sound of hoofbeats grew louder. "Hush, N Details ISBN147679474X Author Allison Pataki Short Title ACCIDENTAL EMPRESS Pages 512 Publisher Howard Books Language English ISBN-10 147679474X ISBN-13 9781476794747 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Publication Date 2015-11-01 Year 2015 Imprint Howard Books Subtitle A Novel Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2015-10-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144837281;

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