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The Accidental Empress: A Novel Hardcover – February 17, 2015
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“A love match alters the course of history…Pataki deserves kudos for choosing her subject matter well—Sisi’s life is ideal fictional fodder.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Intricately plotted, Pataki’s latest is engrossing and incredibly real.” (Romantic Times (four stars))

“Another absolutely compelling story. I loved it.” (Mary Higgins Clark)

“This novel is captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told–I can’t wait for the sequel!” (Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House)

“The Accidental Empress is lush, romantic, and enlightening—a truly lovely novel.” (Therese Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z)

“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!” (Michelle Moran, bestselling author of Rebel Queen)

“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.” (Lee Woodruff, New York Times Best-Selling author and CBS This Morning contributor)

“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!” (Erika Robuck, bestselling author of Hemingway’s Girl)

“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.” (C.W. Gortner, bestselling author of The Queens Vow)

“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.” (-Allegra Jordan, Author of The End of Innocence)

“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.” (M.J. Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Witch of Painted Sorrows)

“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.” (Jan Moran, bestselling author of Scent of Triumph)

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. (Juliet Grey, author of the acclaimed Marie Antoinette trilogy)

“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.” (Greer Macallister, author of THE MAGICIAN’S LIE)

About the Author

Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor’s Wife and The Accidental Empress. She graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English and spent several years writing for TV and online news outlets. The daughter of former New York State Governor George E. Pataki, Allison is a regular contributor to Huffington Post and FoxNews.com, as well as a member of The Historical Novel Society. Allison lives in Chicago with her husband. To learn more and connect with Allison visit AllisonPataki.com or on Twitter @AllisonPataki.

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Hardcover: 512 pagesPublisher: Howard Books (February 17, 2015)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1476790221ISBN-13: 978-1476790220 Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.5 x 9 inches Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #16,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #82 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Historical > Biographical #99 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Biographical #1959 in Books > Literature & Fiction > Literary

Allison Pataki has written another gem in “The Accidental Empress”. Her first novel, “A Traitor’s Wife” was greeted with accolades for a new and refreshing writer of historical fiction. Ms. Pataki clearly does not take her foot of the gas or hit the Sophomore Jinx. This book was a pure joy to read.

Pataki takes the reader across the Atlantic from her first novel, which takes place in Revolutionary America. The Accidental Empress takes place in 19th Century Europe and again is written through the mind of a young and wonderfully rich and complex female character, Sisi, who marries the very desirable Emperor Franz Joseph. Reading historical fiction through young women is a refreshing way to see history unfold and is also a terrific way to tell a story with more intrigue than one might imagine in a novel that is a very manageable and fun read.
Pataki’s writing even seemed to improve in her second novel. Her ability to place the reader into Sisi’s world 19th Century Europe was even better than her first effort with Peggy Shippen, Benedict Arnold’s wife in 18th Century America. And few would argue with her first effort. It is pleasant (and rare) to see a writer progress after a successful debut rather than just rush out something to sell off of a previous success.

Allison Pataki is establishing herself as a terrific, and now consistent, author and writer of historical fiction. This book was an absolute pleasure to read. I find myself already waiting to hear what her next idea is. Get a copy and enjoy!!

I could not have been happier hunkered down during a blizzard due to my fascination with The Accidental Empress. Allison Pataki had me at a good old fashioned love triangle, 1800’s couture and a tyrannical mother-in-law. This book brings the reader in, immersing them in the time period and Empress Sisi’s life. I found myself transfixed with Sisi: wishing for her happy ending while judging her harshly. This inner conflict made me think about the book, even when I was not reading. It was spellbinding.

Pataki’s use of language is simply beautiful, weaving in quotes from Shakespeare and Goethe, bringing depth to the already enchanting book. Historical fiction can sometimes read like a newspaper or a textbook, but The Accidental Empress and The Traitor’s Wife are fascinating stories built within the structure of history.

I can only hope that Allison Pataki finds more historical figures with fascinating stories to add to her repertoire of books.

A truly wonderful read! As Allison Pataki proved with her debut novel, The Traitor’s Wife, she is truly a gifted writer of historical fiction, and has firmly become one of the greats in my mind, right up there on my list of Favorite authors with the like of Kate Morton and Michelle Moran.

The historical details present throughout The Accidental Empress engross the reader from the first page and bring the world of the 19th-century Habsburg Court – a world about which I knew virtually nothing – to life. Characters are fully drawn out and clearly well-researched (since only one is entirely fictional). Their actions and interactions are believable, if not always likeable and kept me turning pages well past my bedtime. Sisi is plucky and spirited, yet often insecure and unable to assert her will over her domineering mother-in-law, which at times truly broke my heart seeing her wither and suffer so. But I never stopped rooting for her and when she finally does land a few triumphs I wanted to stand up and cheer.

One of the other aspects I appreciate about Pataki’s writing, both in this book and her previous one, is the delicate way in which she handles loves scenes. Naturally with a royal 19th-century setting, one expects conceiving an heir to be a large theme throughout, but often when I read historical novels of this nature, I often find very vivid descriptions of sex which I don’t feel advance the plot at all. But here Pataki handles the matter beautifully and with tact, so reader s are able to still feel connected to Sisi’s most inner emotions, but not like they suddenly stepped from the court and into Fifty Shades of Grey. I really can’t say how much I appreciated that this book was clean.

Can’t wait for the sequel!
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