Elisabeth, Empress of Austria

by Alfred Buschek

Elisabeth, Empress of Austria was married at seventeen, betrayed by her mother-in-law, and forced to live behind castle walls.

The historic tale of the most famous Empress in Europe comes alive. Torn from her homeland and the man she loved, the deeply saddened Elisabeth is pushed into a brutal world by her husband's neglect and his affair. She makes adjustments in her life as a woman and as a Empress in order to survive. The allure of sensual pleasures will constantly test the young Empress. As the years pass, sorrow leaves its mark upon the aging Elisabeth. She becomes a legend, wounded by passion and love affairs.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

306 pages, Paperback

First published April 23, 2010

About the author

Alfred Buschek was born in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria before traveling to America. He lives in Newport Beach, California. He has written eight Novels. He also serves in the Civil Air Patrol as a Lt Col for the last twenty-one years.



Alfred traveled to numerous castles of Elisabeth's to gather information to bring this novel to life.