Allison Pataki - Sissi - Az ifjú császárné

We are writing 1853, the Habsburgs are the most powerful ruling family in Europe. Franz Joseph's empire stretches from Austria to Russia and from Germany to Italy, and the emperor is young, rich, and ready to marry. The fifteen-year-old Bavarian princess Erzsébet Sissi travels to the Habsburg court with her sister, who is the emperor's chosen bride. But soon after arriving, she finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she falls fatally and irresistibly in love with her sister's fiancé, who reciprocates her feelings. Ferenc József, who is charmed by Sissi's open nature, charming, energetic spirit, and of course her stunning beauty, breaks his word and declares his intention: he wants to marry Sissi. Falling into one of the most secretive courtyards in Europe, Sissi has no idea what kind of fights, dangers and temptations lie in wait for her. He subverts political and family relations thoroughly because he wants to win and keep the emperor's love, the love of his people and the world.

Allison Pataki's novel offers a glimpse into the bedrooms and courtrooms of one of history's most intriguing ruling families, shedding new light on the glittering Habsburg Empire and its most enchanting and beloved fairy queen.

Allison Pataki is the author of The Traitor's Wife, a historical novel that was a critical and popular success. A graduate of Yale University, he worked for television and online news portals for several years. Co-founder of the non-profit organization ReConnect Hungary. He is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and FoxNews.com and a member of the Historical Novel Society. The daughter of former New York governor George E. Pataki was inspired by her Hungarian origins to write Sissi The Young Empress.