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A New York Times Bestselling AuthorAllison Pataki follows her critically acclaimed debut, The Traitor?s Wife, with the little-known love story of "Sisi," the Austro-Hungarian Empress and captivating wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. Rich period detail and a cast of complex, bewitching characters offer a captivating glimpse into one of history?s most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Habsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved "Fairy Queen."
About the Author
Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of THE QUEEN'S FORTUNE, THE TRAITOR'S WIFE, THE ACCIDENTAL EMPRESS, SISI: EMPRESS ON HER OWN, WHERE THE LIGHT FALLS, as well as the nonfiction memoir BEAUTY IN THE BROKEN PLACES and two children's books, NELLY TAKES NEW YORK and POPPY TAKES PARIS. Allison's novels have been translated into more than twenty languages. A former news writer and producer, Allison has written for The New York Times, ABC News, The Huffington Post, USA Today, Fox News and other outlets. She has appeared on The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Good Day New York, Good Day Chicago and MSNBC's Morning Joe.Allison graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English and spent several years in journalism before switching to fiction writing. A member of The Historical Novel Society, Allison lives in New York with her husband and family. To learn more and connect with Allison, please visit www.AllisonPataki.com or Twitter @AllisonPataki.
