A sweeping and inspiring novel about the almost-forgotten woman who captivated Napoleon and changed the course of history-from the New York Times bestselling author of The Traitor's Wife, The Accidental Empress, and Sisi.
Allison Pataki is the New York Times bestselling author of The Queen's Fortune, The Traitor's Wife, The Accidental Empress, Sisi- Empress On Her Own, Where the Light Falls, as well as the nonfiction memoir Beauty in the Broken Places and two children's books, Nelly Takes New York and Poppy Takes Paris. Allison's novels have been translated into more than a dozen languages. A former news writer and producer, Allison has written for The New York Times, ABC News, Huffington Post, USA Today, Fox News and other outlets. She has appeared on the TODAY show, Fox & Friends, Good Day New York, Good Day Chicago and MSNBC's Morning Joe. Allison graduated Cum Laude from Yale University with a major in English and spent several years in journalism before switching to fiction writing. A member of The Historical Novel Society, Allison lives in New York with her husband and family.
“History, romance, and the dangerous intrigue of
revolution combine to make coming of age a high-stakes game in
Allison Pataki’s richly reimagined account of a woman seeking
not only to manage her circumstances but to triumph over them and
rise to the throne of a country that will become her own. This
was a piece of history I knew very little about. Pataki’s latest
effort brings a fascinating time and place fully to life.”—Lisa
Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author
of Before We Were Yours
“In The Queen’s Fortune, Allison Pataki chronicles Desiree,
the secret lover of Napoleon Bonaparte. When Napoleon chooses
Josephine over her, the heartbroken Desiree finds herself entangled
with Napoleon, Josephine and the new ruling class. Pataki
deftly weaves a tangled web of passion, deception and intrigue, set
against one of the most tumultuous periods in history, making
for a heady cocktail which readers will devour.”—Pam Jenoff,
New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of
Paris
“Allison Pataki is a masterful historical author at the top of her
game. From the very first lyrical lines of The
Queen’s Fortune, I was wholly swept into
the entrancing world of Desiree Clary
Bernadotte. Painstaking research and page-turning
prose placed me directly at the side of this remarkable yet
lesser-known figure, journeying from innocent girlhood to seasoned
royalty, a survivor of guillotine threats, palace politics, and
strains of the heart. I absolutely loved this book from
beginning to end.”—Kristina McMorris, New York
Times bestselling author of Sold on a
Monday and The Edge of Lost
“It’s not everyone who’s jilted by Napoleon and winds up queen of
Sweden. Allison Pataki provides an intimate portrait of a
tumultuous time—and of an ordinary woman who captivated two of the
great men of her day and became the mother of a dynasty.”—Lauren
Willig, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer
Country
“This impeccably researched, expertly rendered historical from
Pataki gloriously re-creates the personal dramas surrounding
Napoleon Bonaparte. . . . Pataki’s skill in chronicling Napoleon’s
transformation from an idealistic young soldier to a ruthless,
callous leader drives the story, and her sumptuous scenes allow the
reader to easily examine the political machinations and extreme
luxury of the monarchy. Readers who enjoy Elizabeth Chadwick will
want to take a look.”—Publishers Weekly
“Pataki’s ability to flesh out imperial grandeur and foibles with
telling detail, on full display in her Habsburg novels, is equally
evident here.”—Kirkus Reviews
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