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451 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812989052
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Dial Press
Publication date: 08 March 2016
Sisi: Empress on Her Own by Allison Pataki is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance, particularly those drawn to stories of strong-willed women, royal intrigue, and epic love affairs, who will be swept away by the sweeping narrative of Empress Elisabeth's tumultuous life and her struggles to balance duty, desire, and destiny.
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For readers of Philippa Gregory, Paula McLain, and Daisy Goodwin comes a sweeping and powerful novel by Allison Pataki. Sisi tells the little-known story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the Princess Diana of her time, in an enthralling wo...
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Moods
emotional: 68%
informative: 68%
sad: 59%
adventurous: 25%
reflective: 25%
inspiring: 15%
tense: 15%
challenging: 12%
dark: 12%
hopeful: 12%
relaxing: 6%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death451 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780812989052
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Dial Press
Publication date: 08 March 2016
Sisi: Empress on Her Own by Allison Pataki is a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance, particularly those drawn to stories of strong-willed women, royal intrigue, and epic love affairs, who will be swept away by the sweeping narrative of Empress Elisabeth's tumultuous life and her struggles to balance duty, desire, and destiny.
Description
For readers of Philippa Gregory, Paula McLain, and Daisy Goodwin comes a sweeping and powerful novel by Allison Pataki. Sisi tells the little-known story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the Princess Diana of her time, in an enthralling wo...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 68%
informative: 68%
sad: 59%
adventurous: 25%
reflective: 25%
inspiring: 15%
tense: 15%
challenging: 12%
dark: 12%
hopeful: 12%
relaxing: 6%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual contentMinor
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death