{"product_id":"the-accidental-empress-9781476794747","title":"The Accidental Empress","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller, \u003ci\u003eThe Accidental Empress\u003c\/i\u003e is the \"captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told\" (Kathleen Grissom) love story of \"Sisi\" the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With Pataki's rich period detail and cast of complex, bewitching characters, \u003ci\u003eThe Accidental Empress\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-7143885\"\u003eAllison Pataki\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/13\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476794747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 147679474X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC014000\"\u003eHistorical | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC041000\"\u003eBiographical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-FIC\"\u003eFiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-FIC027000\"\u003eRomance | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllison Pataki is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of five adult fiction novels, one nonfiction memoir, and two children's books, \u003ci\u003eNelly Takes New York\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePoppy Takes Paris\u003c\/i\u003e. Allison's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Howard Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42698563289325,"sku":"9781476794747","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_22169087-75b0-41fe-b9bc-b98a81f1068e.jpg?v=1649902968","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-accidental-empress-9781476794747","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}