Sisi: Empress on Her Own: A Novel by Allison Pataki (English) Paperback Book

Description: Sisi by Allison Pataki Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Originally published: New York: Dial Press, 2016. Publisher Description A juicy historical novel about one of historys little-known heroines during a volatile period -- 19th century Viennas Habsburg Empress Elizabeth, "Sisi."NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER .A sweeping historical novel that tells the dramatic story of Sisi,the empress of Austria-Hungary who fought for her family, her people, and her empire in a changing world"Irresistible-completely impossible to put down . . . Allison Pataki reimagines the reign of the nineteenth-century Princess Diana in this stunning book."-Michelle Moran, bestselling author of Rebel QueenMarried to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth-fondly known as Sisi-captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue.Feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage, Sisi finds solace at her estate outside Budapest, where she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from a man with whom shes unwittingly become enamored.But tragic news bringsthe empressout of her fragile seclusion, forcing her to return to her capital and a world of gossip, envy, and sorrow where a dangerous fate lurks in the shadows.Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires- to keep her family together, or to flee amid the collapse of her suffocating marriage and the gathering tumult of the First World War. In an age of crumbling monarchies,the empressfights to assert her right to the throne beside her husband, to win the love of her people and the world, and to save an empire. But in the end, can she save herself?Featuring larger-than-life historic figures such as Bavarias "Mad King Ludwig" and the tragic Crown Prince Rudolf, and set against many of Europes grandest sites-from Germanys storied Neuschwanstein Castle to Englands lush shires-Sisi brings to life an extraordinary woman and the romantic, volatile era over which she presided. Author Biography Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitors Wife and The Accidental Empress. The daughter of former New York State governor George E. Pataki, she was inspired to write about Sisi by her familys deep roots in the former Habsburg empire of Austria-Hungary. She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a major in English. Pataki is the co-founder of the nonprofit organization ReConnect Hungary, regularly contributes to The Huffington Post and FoxNews.com, and is a member of the Historical Novel Society. She lives in Chicago with her husband and their daughter. Details ISBN 0812989333 ISBN-13 9780812989335 Title Sisi Author Allison Pataki Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 480 Publisher Random House USA Inc GE_Item_ID:101662434; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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