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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... Read Full Overview

"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,... Read Full Overview