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The Accidental Empress: A Novel - Paperback By Pataki, Allison - GOOD
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- Unbranded
- MPN
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- ISBN
- 147679474X
- Book Title
- Accidental Empress : a Novel
- Publisher
- Howard Books
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.5 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Romance / Historical / General, Biographical, Historical
- Item Weight
- 14 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 512 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Howard Books
ISBN-10
147679474X
ISBN-13
9781476794747
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11038368045
Product Key Features
Book Title
Accidental Empress : a Novel
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Romance / Historical / General, Biographical, Historical
Genre
Fiction
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
14 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-506643
Reviews
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., 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!, 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 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!, 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., 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., A love match alters the course of history...Pataki deserves kudos for choosing her subject matter well-Sisi's life is ideal fictional fodder., 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., 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.
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
A New York Times bestseller, The Accidental Empress is the "captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told" (Kathleen Grissom) love story of "Sisi" the Austro-Hungarian empress and 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 "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.", * 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."
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PS3616.A8664A64
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