Allison Pataki

La tumultuosa, romántica y trágica historia de una mujer que luchó por liberarse de la jaula dorada en que la habían encerrado. Sissi, emperatriz rebelde es la segunda parte de Sissi, emperatriz accidental, las novelas sobre la emperatriz de Austria-Hungria que han enamorado a las lectoras de Estados Unidos, de la autorabest seller de The New York Times, Allison Pataki. Verano de 1868. Tras su apoyo a la causa hungara, que culmino con su coronacion como reina de Hungria, la emperatriz Isabel de Austria -conocida por todos como Sissi- ha encontrado su propia voz, como mujer y como soberana del Imperio mas antiguo y vasto de Europa. Instalada en el palacio de Godollo, a las afueras de Budapest, por primera vez puede disfrutar de uno de sus hijos, la pequeña Valeria, y recibir al conde Andrassy, el hombre del que esta secretamente enamorada. Hasta que unas cartas que llegan de Viena la obligan a enfrentarse de nuevo a su eterno dilema: mantener a su familia unida y salvar el Imperio, o huir de un matrimonio y unas obligaciones sofocantes. Ignora que las sombras de un futuro turbulento la acechan. Un alma inquieta y viajera, que huia permanentemente de la rigida corte vienesa, donde acechaban los rumores, las envidias y las intrigas. Un espiritu libre, adelantado a su tiempo, que encontro su propia voz y defendio su derecho a vivir sin tener que ser un objeto decorativo. Una mujer a la que golpeo la tragedia mientras lucho sin descanso por salvar un Imperio. Una lectura maravillosa, que nos transporta a un mundo y una epoca deslumbrantes y ya desaparecidos. Reseña:Una novela conmovedora sobre un gran personaje.BookPage

Inocente, fascinante, hermosa, compleja... La novela sobre la emperatriz Isabel de Austria-Hungría que ha enamorado a las lectoras de Estados Unidos, de la autora best seller de The New York Times. Agosto de 1853. Tres mujeres descienden del carruaje que las ha traido desde su palacio a las orillas del lago Starnberg, en Baviera, hasta la Alta Austria. Elena, de dieciocho años, ha venido con su madre y su hermana menor, su principal apoyo. Todas ellas esperan que, en los proximos dias, se formalice su compromiso con su primo, el emperador de Austria. Y sin embargo, no es la seria y formal Elena sino Isabel, Sissi como la llaman familiarmente, esa otra prima de quince años, bellisima, independiente, de espiritu libre y que ha sido educada en el ambiente liberal de la residencia de los duques de Baviera la que hechiza a Francisco Jose I. Nunca estuvo planeado que fuera emperatriz. Pero por una vez en la rigida y estricta corte austriaca el amor triunfo. Sissi fue una mujer con una personalidad muy compleja que vivio en un periodo historico fascinante. Esposa, madre, nuera. Activista por los derechos humanos, viajera incansable, entusiasta de Shakespeare, de la poesia, de la filosofia y de las lenguas extranjeras. Con una vida tumultuosa, teñida de momentos felices y otros tragicos y perturbadores. Su historia es tan buena e intrigante que posee todos los ingredientes necesarios para convertirla en una novela apasionante.Allison Pataki Reseñas:Una novela absolutamente cautivadora. Me encanto.Mary Higgins Clark Un matrimonio por amor que cambio el curso de la historia. [...] Pataki merece unaplauso por haber escogido tan bien a su protagonista, la vida de Sissi es la materia prima ideal para una novela.Kirkus Reviews Un retrato memorable de una de las figuras mas complejas e incomprendidas entre los Habsburgo, y tambien de un matrimonio turbulento en una era convulsa.Juliet Grey Allison Pataki describe de modo tan vivido la corte de los Habsburgo, que casi sentiras el roce de la seda de los vestidos de Sissi en tus dedos cuando pases con avidez las paginas de esta novela. Una mujer adelantada a su tiempo e inmersa en el a la vez, Sissi resulta un personaje cautivador, y rara vez un escritor ha capturado con tanta sensibilidad la tragedia exquisita de conseguir aquello que pedias.Greer MacAllister Tenia la sensacion de haber sido transportada a Austria. Una historia hermosa y desgarradora, con un gran cuidado por los detalles historicos y las intrigas politicas. Totalmente fascinante.M.J. Rose

*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Discover the captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told (Kathleen Grissom) love story of Sisi, the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Josephperfect for fans of the Netflix series The Empress!The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europes 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. 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 sisters groom. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. Thrust onto the throne of Europes 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. With Patakis rich period detail and cast of complex, bewitching characters, The Accidental Empress offers another absolutely compelling story (Mary Higgins Clark) with this glimpse into one of historys most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Hapsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved Fairy Queen.

La vie passionnée de limpératrice dAutricheÉpouse de lempereur François-Joseph Ier, Elisabeth – dite Sissi – a su gagner laffection de son peuple. Mais, dans la Vienne du milieu du XIXe siècle, les c

Lhistoire de la jeune Sissi, au moment où elle va devenir impératrice. La vie dune femme bien décidée à saffranchir des codes.1853, Vienne. Au Palais des Habsbourg, lempereur François-Joseph peut sen

A riveting work of historical fiction, The Traitors Wife tells the little known but explosive story of Peggy Shippen Arnold, the cunning young wife of Benedict Arnold and mastermind behind one of the most shocking acts of treason in American history.Everyone knows Benedict Arnoldthe Revolutionary War general who betrayed America and fled to the Britishas historys most notorious turncoat. Many know Arnolds coconspirator, Major John Andre, who was apprehended with Arnolds documents in his boots and hanged at the orders of General George Washington. But few know of the integral third character in the plot: a charming young woman who not only contributed to the betrayal but orchestrated it.Socialite Peggy Shippen is half Benedict Arnolds age when she seduces the war hero during his stint as military commander of Philadelphia. Blinded by his young brides beauty and wit, Arnold does not realize that she harbors a secret: loyalty to the British. Nor does he know that she hides a past romance with the handsome British spy John Andre. Peggy watches as her husband, crippled from battle wounds and in debt from years of service to the colonies, grows ever more disillusioned with his hero, Washington, and the American cause. Together with her former love and her disaffected husband, Peggy hatches the plot to deliver West Point to the British and, in exchange, win fame and fortune for herself and Arnold.Told from the perspective of Peggys maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistresss affairs even when it could cost her everything, The Traitors Wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the American fight for freedom.

An inspiring, intimate memoir about faith, resilience and the tenacity of love.PeopleIn this emotional tale, a young couple see their lives changed in the blink of an eyeand learn to find love again.US Weekly Five months pregnant, on a flight to their babymoon, Allison Pataki turned to her husband when he asked if his eye looked strange and watched him suddenly lose consciousness. After an emergency landing, she discovered that Davea healthy thirty-year-old athlete and surgical residenthad suffered a rare and life-threatening stroke. Next thing Allison knew, she was sitting alone in the ER in Fargo, North Dakota, waiting to hear if her husband would survive the night. When Dave woke up, he could not carry memories from hour to hour, much less from one day to the next. Allison had lost the Dave she knew and loved when he lost consciousness on the plane. Within a few months, she found herself caring for both a newborn and a sick husband, struggling with the fear of what was to come. As a way to make sense of the pain and chaos of their new reality, Allison started to write daily letters to Dave. Not only would she work to make sense of the unfathomable experiences unfolding around her, but her letters would provide Dave with the memories he could not make on his own. She was writing to preserve their past, protect their present, and fight for their future. Those letters became the foundation of this beautiful, intimate memoir. And in the process, she fell in love with her husband all over again. This is a manifesto for living, an ultimately uplifting story about the transformative power of faith and resilience. Its a tale of a mans turbulent road to recovery, the shifting nature of marriage, and the struggle of loving through pain and finding joy in the broken places.Praise for Beauty in the Broken PlacesBold and commendable . . . A strength of this memoir is [Allison Patakis] scrupulous honesty.USA TodayA memoir about . . . determination and gratitude, and the value of putting one foot in front of another during a crisis.The Washington Post Heart-wrenching.Womens HealthPowerful and immersive . . . Pataki delivers an insightful look at how two people faced a life-altering test as a team fighting to make the dreams of our future possible.Publishers Weekly (starred review)

A sweeping novel about the extraordinary woman who captured Napoleons heart, created a dynasty, and changed the course of historyfrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitors Wife, The Accidental Empress, and SisiI absolutely loved The Queens Fortune, the fascinating, little-known story of Desiree Clarythe woman Napoleon left for Josephinewho ultimately triumphed and became queen of Sweden.Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls As the French revolution ravages the country, Desiree Clary is faced with the life-altering truth that the world she has known and loved is gone and its fallen on her to save her family from the guillotine. A chance encounter with Napoleon Bonaparte, the ambitious and charismatic young military prodigy, provides her answer. When her beloved sister Julie marries his brother Joseph, Desiree and Napoleons futures become irrevocably linked. Quickly entering into their own passionate, dizzying courtship that leads to a secret engagement, they vow to meet in the capital once his career has been secured. But her newly laid plans with Napoleon turn to sudden heartbreak, thanks to the rising star of Parisian society, Josephine de Beauharnais. Once again, Desirees life is turned on its head. Swept to the glittering halls of the French capital, Desiree is plunged into the inner circle of the new ruling class, becoming further entangled with Napoleon, his family, and the new Empress. But her fortunes shift once again when she meets Napoleons confidant and star general, the indomitable Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. As the two men in Desirees life become political rivals and military foes, the question that arises is: must she choose between the love of her new husband and the love of her nation and its Emperor? From the lavish estates of the French Riviera to the raucous streets of Paris and Stockholm, Desiree finds herself at the epicenter of the rise and fall of an empire, navigating a constellation of political giants and dangerous, shifting alliances. Emerging from an impressionable girl into a fierce young woman, she discovers that to survive in this world she must learn to rely upon her instincts and her heart. Allison Patakis meticulously researched and brilliantly imagined novel sweeps readers into the unbelievable life of a woman almost lost to historya woman who, despite the swells of a stunning life and a tumultuous time, not only adapts and survives but, ultimately, reigns at the helm of a dynasty that outlasts an empire.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Marvelous . . . I just had to be there with the Post cereal heiress through every twist and turn.Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac GirlsNew-money heiress Marjorie Post isnt content to remain a society bride as she remakes herself into a savvy entrepreneur, a visionary philanthropist, a presidential hostess, and much more.Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose CodeMrs. Post, the President and First Lady are here to see you. . . . So begins another average evening for Marjorie Merriweather Post. Presidents have come and gone, but she has hosted them all. Growing up in the modest farmlands of Battle Creek, Michigan, Marjorie was inspired by a few simple rules: always think for yourself, never take success for granted, and work hardeven when deemed American royalty, even while covered in imperial diamonds. Marjorie had an insatiable drive to live and love and to give more than she got. From crawling through Moscow warehouses to rescue the Tsars treasures to outrunning the Nazis in London, from serving the homeless of the Great Depression to entertaining Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywoods biggest stars, Marjorie Merriweather Post lived an epic life few could imagine. Marjories journey began gluing cereal boxes in her fathers barn as a young girl. No one could have predicted that C. W. Posts Cereal Company would grow into the General Foods empire and reshape the American way of life, with Marjorie as its heiress and leading lady. Not content to stay in her prescribed roles of high-society wife, mother, and hostess, Marjorie dared to demand more, making history in the process. Before turning thirty she amassed millions, becoming the wealthiest woman in the United States. But it was her life-force, advocacy, passion, and adventurous spirit that led to her stunning legacy. And yet Marjories story, though full of beauty and grandeur, set in the palatial homes she built such as Mar-a-Lago, was equally marked by challenge and tumult. A wife four times over, Marjorie sought her happily-ever-after with the blue-blooded party boy who could not outrun his demons, the charismatic financier whose charm turned to betrayal, the international diplomat with a dark side, and the bon vivant whose shocking secrets would shake Marjorie and all of society. Marjorie did everything on a grand scale, especially when it came to love.Bestselling and acclaimed author Allison Pataki has crafted an intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman, a powerful story of one woman falling in love with her own voice and embracing her own power while shaping history in the process.

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 worldIrresistiblecompletely 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, Elisabethfondly known as Sisicaptures 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 brings the 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 empress fights 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 sitesfrom Germanys storied Neuschwanstein Castle to Englands lush shiresSisi brings to life an extraordinary woman and the romantic, volatile era over which she presided.

Francia, 1794. La Revolución ha dejado estragos por todo el país y la vida de Désirée Clary, hija de un rico comerciante marsellés, ha dado un giro: el mundo que conoció y amó se ha ido. Sin embargo, un encuentro fortuito con el ambicioso y carismatico Napoleon Bonaparte cambiara de nuevo su destino.Cuando su hermana Julia contrae matrimonio con el hermano de Napoleon, las vidas de Desiree y el joven militar se entrelazan irrevocablemente. Pronto sucumben en un torrido romance que termina cuando aparece en escena la estrella emergente de la sociedad parisina: Josefina de Beauharnais.A pesar de ello, Desiree ahora es miembro de la familia Bonaparte, pero su vida da un nuevo vuelco cuando conoce a uno de los militares mas destacados del imperio: el indomable general Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. Las diferencias entre el y Napoleon no tardan en emerger al punto de convertirlos en ferreos rivales. ¿Podra Desiree elegir entre el amor a su patria y a su emperador, y la fidelidad a su nuevo esposo y el reino que le ofrece?El destino de una reina rescata del olvido la increible vida de una mujer que supo adaptarse a un presente incierto y turbulento confiando en sus instintos y en su corazon, convirtiendose en la piedra angular de la dinastia que sobrevivio a uno de los imperios mas poderosos de la historia.Audiolibro narrado en español neutro

A sweeping (Entertainment Weekly) novel of Americas forgotten leading lady, the central figure of a movement that defined a nationfrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostSoul-stirring . . . brings to life the epic and inspiring story of an incredible woman who should never be forgotten.Kristin Harmel, author of The Paris DaughterIn the company of Ralph Waldo Emerson and his circle of enlightened friends, the young, beautiful, and brilliant Margaret Fuller becomes the radiant genius and fiery heart of the Transcendentalists. She inspires Louisa May Alcott, sparks Nathaniel Hawthorne to create Hester Prynne, and forms close bonds with Henry David Thoreau and Emerson himself. However, Margarets soul yearns for more than poetry and drama, leading her on a journey of adventure and self-discovery. From hosting a women-only literary salon in Boston to becoming the first woman permitted entry to Harvards library, Margaret defies societal conventions as an activist for womens rights and a champion for humanity. On the gritty New York streets, she spars with Edgar Allan Poe and reports on the work of Frederick Douglass. And when offered an assignment in Europe by editor Horace Greeley, Margaret becomes the first female foreign news correspondent, mingling with the likes of Frederic Chopin, William Wordsworth, and George Sand. In Rome, she embarks on a passionate love affair with a Roman count, causing an international scandal. As a mother and a countess, Margaret enters a new fight for Italys unification. With a star-studded cast and an epic sweep of historical events, this is a story of an inspiring trailblazer, a woman who loved big and lived even biggera fierce adventurer who transcended the rigid roles ascribed to women and changed history for millions, all on her own terms.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sweeping, sensational novel of Americas first It Girl, whose dramatic journey to center stage echoes through the decadesfrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie PostAs stunning as the incomparable leading lady who inspired it . . . unputdownable, with a twist that will leave you breathless.Emily GiffinAt the dawn of the twentieth century, New Yorks streets teem with change: electricity, automobiles, the brash young President Teddy Rooseveltand the It Girls. As artists muses and working models, these independent young women soar to stardom not because of their pedigrees or inherited wealth, but because of their talent, charisma, and irresistible beauty. Pop culture is born, and in a world alight with Mr. Edisons new bulbs, no one shines brighter than Americas sweetheart, Evelyn Talbot.But the journey to stardom is not simple or straight. While working as a shopgirl, the young Evelyn is recruited as a studio model and soon catches the eye of the preeminent artists of the age. When Broadway comes calling, Evelyn solidifies her status as the first self-made American female celebrity: the iconic Gibson Girl, the most sought-after figure and face of her time. Enter a parade of powerful and power-hungry men, from world-famous architect Stanley Pierce, the visionary behind Manhattans mansions and iconic landmarks, to Hal Thorne, the shockingly wealthy railroad heir and premier playboy of high society. Each man promises comfort, glamour, securityeven love. But fame and fortune are cruel teachers, and Evelyn learns that the only person she can rely on is herself.When Evelyn finds herself at the center of a murder of passion declared the Crime of the Century, she is blamed for the acts of the men in her life. In the media frenzy that spirals around her, Evelyn realizes that to survive, she will have to write her own ending. But can this artists muse turned showgirl pull off the greatest act of her life?It Girl is a breathtaking ride inspired by a singular artist and icon who captured the collective imagination of American society. Allison Pataki has crafted yet another unforgettable leading lady, a heroine who must find the power to change not only the world around her but her own destiny.

A rich and sweeping novel of courage, duty, sacrifice, and love set during the French Revolution from New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki and her brother Owen Pataki Three years after the storming of the Bastille, the streets of Paris are roiling with revolution. The citizens of France are enlivened by the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. The monarchy of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette has been dismantledwith the help of the guillotineand a new nation is rising in its place. Jean-Luc, an idealistic young lawyer, moves his wife and their infant son from a comfortable life in Marseille to Paris, in the hopes of joining the cause. Andre, the son of a denounced nobleman, has evaded execution by joining the new French army. Sophie,a youngaristocratic widow, embarks on her own fight for independence against her powerful, vindictive uncle. As chaos threatens to undo the progress of the Revolution and the demand for justice breeds instability and paranoia, the lives of these compatriots become inextricably linked. Jean-Luc, Andre, and Sophie find themselves in a world where survival seems increasingly less likelyfor themselves and, indeed, for the nation. Featuring cameos from legendary figures such as Robespierre, Louis XVI, and Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, Where the Light Falls is an epic and engrossing novel, moving from the streets and courtrooms of Paris to Napoleons epic march across the burning sands of Egypt. With vivid detail and imagery, the Patakis capture the hearts and minds of the citizens of France fighting for truth above all, and for their belief in a cause greater than themselves.Praise for Where the Light FallsCompulsively readable . . . a compelling tale of love, betrayal, sacrifice, and bravery . . . a sweeping romantic novel that takes readers to the heart of Paris and to the center of all the action of the French Revolution.BustleSucceeds in forcefully illustrating the lessons of the French Revolution for todays democratic movements.Kirkus Reviews Devotees of Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo will devour this tale of heroism, treachery, and adventure.Library Journal This is a story of the French Revolution that begins with your head in the slot watching how fast the blade of the guillotine is heading for your neckand thats nothing compared to the pace and the drama of what follows.Tom Wolfe

Francia, 1794. La Revolución ha dejado estragos por todo el país y la vida de Désirée Clary, hija de un rico comerciante marsellés, ha dado un giro: el mundo que conoció y amó se ha ido. Sin embargo, un encuentro fortuito con el ambicioso y carismatico Napoleon Bonaparte cambiara de nuevo su destino.Cuando su hermana Julia contrae matrimonio con el hermano de Napoleon, las vidas de Desiree y el joven militar se entrelazan irrevocablemente. Pronto sucumben en un torrido romance que termina cuando aparece en escena la estrella emergente de la sociedad parisina: Josefina de Beauharnais.A pesar de ello, Desiree ahora es miembro de la familia Bonaparte, pero su vida da un nuevo vuelco cuando conoce a uno de los militares mas destacados del imperio: el indomable general Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte. Las diferencias entre el y Napoleon no tardan en emerger al punto de convertirlos en ferreos rivales. ¿Podra Desiree elegir entre el amor a su patria y a su emperador, y la fidelidad a su nuevo esposo y el reino que le ofrece?El destino de una reina rescata del olvido la increible vida de una mujer que supo adaptarse a un presente incierto y turbulento confiando en sus instintos y en su corazon, convirtiendose en la piedra angular de la dinastia que sobrevivio a uno de los imperios mas poderosos de la historia.

Três anos após a queda da Bastilha, Paris fervilha com os ideais da Revolução Francesa iniciada em 1789. A Monarquia foi deposta, a aristocracia, desmantelada, e ergue-se uma nova nação do povo e par

La tumultuosa, romántica y trágica historia de una mujer que luchó por liberarse de la jaula dorada en que la habían encerrado. Sissi, emperatriz rebelde es la segunda parte de Sissi, emperatriz accidental, las novelas sobre la emperatriz de Austria-Hungria que han enamorado a las lectoras de Estados Unidos, de la autorabest seller de The New York Times, Allison Pataki.Verano de 1868. Tras su apoyo a la causa hungara, que culmino con su coronacion como reina de Hungria, la emperatriz Isabel de Austria -conocida por todos como Sissi- ha encontrado su propia voz, como mujer y como soberana del Imperio mas antiguo y vasto de Europa.Instalada en el palacio de Godollo, a las afueras de Budapest, por primera vez puede disfrutar de uno de sus hijos, la pequeña Valeria, y recibir al conde Andrassy, el hombre del que esta secretamente enamorada.Hasta que unas cartas que llegan de Viena la obligan a enfrentarse de nuevo a su eterno dilema: mantener a su familia unida y salvar el Imperio, o huir de un matrimonio y unas obligaciones sofocantes. Ignora que las sombras de un futuro turbulento la acechan.Un alma inquieta y viajera, que huia permanentemente de la rigida corte vienesa, donde acechaban los rumores, las envidias y las intrigas. Un espiritu libre, adelantado a su tiempo, que encontro su propia voz y defendio su derecho a vivir sin tener que ser un objeto decorativo. Una mujer a la que golpeo la tragedia mientras lucho sin descanso por salvar un Imperio. Una lectura maravillosa, que nos transporta a un mundo y una epoca deslumbrantes y ya desaparecidos.Reseña: Una novela conmovedora sobre un gran personaje.BookPage

Inocente, fascinante, hermosa, compleja...La novela sobre la emperatriz Isabel de Austria-Hungría que ha enamorado a las lectoras de Estados Unidos, de la autora best seller de The New York Times.Agosto de 1853. Tres mujeres descienden del carruaje que las ha traido desde su palacio a las orillas del lago Starnberg, en Baviera, hasta la Alta Austria. Elena, de dieciocho años, ha venido con su madre y su hermana menor, su principal apoyo. Todas ellas esperan que, en los proximos dias, se formalice su compromiso con su primo, el emperador de Austria.Y sin embargo, no es la seria y formal Elena sino Isabel, Sissi como la llaman familiarmente, esa otra prima de quince años, bellisima, independiente, de espiritu libre y que ha sido educada en el ambiente liberal de la residencia de los duques de Baviera la que hechiza a Francisco Jose I.Nunca estuvo planeado que fuera emperatriz. Pero por una vez en la rigida y estricta corte austriaca el amor triunfo.Sissi fue una mujer con una personalidad muy compleja que vivio en un periodo historico fascinante. Esposa, madre, nuera. Activista por los derechos humanos, viajera incansable, entusiasta de Shakespeare, de la poesia, de la filosofia y de las lenguas extranjeras. Con una vida tumultuosa, teñida de momentos felices y otros tragicos y perturbadores. Su historia es tan buena e intrigante que posee todos los ingredientes necesarios para convertirla en una novela apasionante.Allison PatakiReseñas: Una novela absolutamente cautivadora. Me encanto. Mary Higgins ClarkUn matrimonio por amor que cambio el curso de la historia. [...] Pataki merece unaplauso por haber escogido tan bien a su protagonista, la vida de Sissi es la materia prima ideal para una novela.Kirkus ReviewsUn retrato memorable de una de las figuras mas complejas e incomprendidas entre los Habsburgo, y tambien de un matrimonio turbulento en una era convulsa. Juliet GreyAllison Pataki describe de modo tan vivido la corte de los Habsburgo, que casi sentiras el roce de la seda de los vestidos de Sissi en tus dedos cuando pases con avidez las paginas de esta novela. Una mujer adelantada a su tiempo e inmersa en el a la vez, Sissi resulta un personaje cautivador, y rara vez un escritor ha capturado con tanta sensibilidad la tragedia exquisita de conseguir aquello que pedias. Greer MacAllisterTenia la sensacion de haber sido transportada a Austria. Una historia hermosa y desgarradora, con un gran cuidado por los detalles historicos y las intrigas politicas. Totalmente fascinante. M.J. Rose

A "Rainha Encantada", a mulher mais linda do mundo: a figura da Imperatriz Elisabeth da Áustria-Hungria, carinhosamente chamada de Sissi, sempre desperta fascínio e comoção por onde passa, mas sob ta

La tumultuosa, romántica y trágica historia de una mujer que luchó por liberarse de la jaula dorada en que la habían encerrado. Sissi, emperatriz rebelde es la segunda parte de Sissi, emperatriz accidental, las novelas sobre la emperatriz de Austria-Hungria que han enamorado a las lectoras de Estados Unidos, de la autorabest seller de The New York Times, Allison Pataki. Verano de 1868. Tras su apoyo a la causa hungara, que culmino con su coronacion como reina de Hungria, la emperatriz Isabel de Austria -conocida por todos como Sissi- ha encontrado su propia voz, como mujer y como soberana del Imperio mas antiguo y vasto de Europa. Instalada en el palacio de Godollo, a las afueras de Budapest, por primera vez puede disfrutar de uno de sus hijos, la pequeña Valeria, y recibir al conde Andrassy, el hombre del que esta secretamente enamorada. Hasta que unas cartas que llegan de Viena la obligan a enfrentarse de nuevo a su eterno dilema: mantener a su familia unida y salvar el Imperio, o huir de un matrimonio y unas obligaciones sofocantes. Ignora que las sombras de un futuro turbulento la acechan. Un alma inquieta y viajera, que huia permanentemente de la rigida corte vienesa, donde acechaban los rumores, las envidias y las intrigas. Un espiritu libre, adelantado a su tiempo, que encontro su propia voz y defendio su derecho a vivir sin tener que ser un objeto decorativo. Una mujer a la que golpeo la tragedia mientras lucho sin descanso por salvar un Imperio. Una lectura maravillosa, que nos transporta a un mundo y una epoca deslumbrantes y ya desaparecidos. Reseña:Una novela conmovedora sobre un gran personaje.BookPage