The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 4 books · 2014 to 2020 · Mostly set in Vienna

Allison Pataki

RomanceHistorical romance

Allison Pataki writes historical novels about remarkable women. The Accidental Empress and Sisi tell the life of Elisabeth, Empress of Austria; The Traitor's Wife follows Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold.

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Allison Pataki books in order

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Sisi

2 books · Set in ViennaHistorical romance
  1. 1The Accidental Empress2015With Elisabeth, Empress of AustriaBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Sisi: Empress on Her Own2016With Elisabeth, Empress of AustriaBuy on Amazon

Standalone

2 books · Mostly set in ParisHistorical romance
  1. 1The Traitor's Wife2014With Peggy Shippen · Set in PhiladelphiaBuy on Amazon
  2. 2The Queen's Fortune2020With Désirée ClaryBuy on Amazon

Characters

4 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

Sisi

Standalone leads