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This biography traces the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as “Sisi,” whose striking beauty and independent personality shaped her reign in imperial Vienna. As the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph and mother of four, Elisabeth navigated court intrigue, personal loss, and the social upheavals of the 19th‑century Austro‑Hungarian Empire. The narrative spans the era’s major events, from the opening of the Suez Canal to the great Vienna World Exhibition, and reflects the complex atmosphere that framed her life and legacy.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Allison Pataki
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