Feb 12, 2020
Allison Pataki is a New York Times Bestselling author who has
written historical fiction, children's picture books, and a memoir.
Carol talks with Allison about her new novel, The Queen's
Fortune, which tells the story of ruling families after the
French Revolution, and the power one woman finds in her
relationship with Napoleon. The two discuss women at the forefront
of history, Allison's research in Paris, and the ways in which
Allison's personal life has affected her historical storytelling
over the years.
Books discussed in this episode:
The Queen's Fortune: A Novel of Desiree, Napoleon, and the Dynasty That Outlasted the Empire by Allison Pataki
Beauty in Broken Places: A Memoir of Love, Faith, and Resilience by Allison Pataki
Where the Light Falls: A Novel of the French Revolution by Allison Pataki
Sisi: Empress on Her Own by Allison Pataki
The Accidental Empress by Allison Pataki
The Traitor's Wife by Allison Pataki
Nelly Takes New York: A Little Girl's Adventures in the Big Apple by Allison Pataki
Polly Takes Paris: A Little Girl's Adventures in the City of Light by Allison Pataki
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