Allison Pataki

Allison Pataki, born in 1984 in New York, is a highly accomplished author. She pursued her higher education at Yale University, where she majored in English and graduated Cum Laude. Pataki's writing career spans various media, including online and television news outlets, where she has made a significant contribution.

Pataki is most notably known for her New York Times bestselling novels, which include "The Traitor's Wife," "The Accidental Empress," "Sisi: Empress on Her Own," "Where the Light Falls," and the memoir "Beauty in the Broken Places." Her works have been translated into more than a dozen languages, showcasing her global appeal. Pataki's writing has been featured in various prominent media outlets such as The TODAY Show, The NY Times, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and FOX News, among others.

In addition to her novels, Pataki has also written two children's books, "Nelly Takes New York" and "Poppy Takes Paris." Her works have been translated into more than twenty languages, further expanding her readership. Pataki's writing career extends to journalism, where she has written for The New York Times, ABC News, The Huffington Post, USA Today, Fox News, and other outlets. She has also made appearances on several television shows, including The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Good Day New York, Good Day Chicago, and MSNBC’s Morning Joe. Pataki is a member of The Historical Novel Society and a certified Yoga instructor. She currently resides in New York with her husband and family.
Sisi Books
# Title Year
1 The Accidental Empress 2015
2 Sisi 2016
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Traitor's Wife 2014
2 Where the Light Falls 2017
3 The Queen's Fortune 2020
4 The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post 2022
5 Finding Margaret Fuller 2024
Picture Books
# Title Year
1 Nelly Takes New York 2019
2 Poppy Takes Paris 2020
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Beauty in the Broken Places 2018