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Empty Theatre: A Novel: Or, the Lives of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Sisi of Austria (Queen of Hungary), Cousins, in Their Pursuit o
Empty Theatre: A Novel: Or, the Lives of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Sisi of Austria (Queen of Hungary), Cousins, in Their Pursuit o | Jac Jemc
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A wildly over-the-top social satire reimagining the mad misadventures of the iconic royal cousins King Ludwig and Empress Sisi, from the incomparable Jac Jemc. History knows them as King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Empress Elizabeth of (…more)
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How to account for bookish moods & whims? This does not seem like a book I'd want to read -- a twin biography of cousins, two mid 19th-century monarchs, King Ludwig of Bavaria, Empress Elisabeth of Austria. I didn't know a thing about them. I don't like historical fiction. And yet, and yet. I did like it. And it is just that, twin portraits from childhood to death of two people who suffered in their roles. Tons of privilege & perpetual misery. 👇

merelybookish It is quite straightforward. Ludwig and Sissy are terrible in many, many ways and still, it was compelling. Power corrupts and royalty is rotten. If that is your belief, it will be confirmed. And yet...there is fascination and a sadness for why we put people in such positions? Do I recommend it? Depends on your whims and fancies, I guess. But I did like it. 12mo
vlwelser I bought this at an indie last year. Because it's pretty. I should read it. 😂 12mo
sarahbarnes I may have to try this. Great review. 😁 12mo
merelybookish @vlwelser They both cared a lot about beauty so they deserve a pretty cover! 😉 12mo
merelybookish @sarahbarnes Thanks! And yes, do! I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! 12mo
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Current reading mood. Bright 🟡 🟡 🟡 🟡 covers.
These books are VERY different but enjoying both so far.

vivastory I just looked at the description of the Jemc & am intrigued. I remember liking Grip Of It 12mo
merelybookish @vivastory I'm not quite done but will review when I am. Part of my curiosity is what led her to write it. (Seems a random topic.) I had never heard of her before. 12mo
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