Larger	Elisabeth: The Princess Bride, Austria-Hungary, 1853 (The Royal Diaries) Author: Barry Denenberg
	Book Information Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Book Type: Hardcover Members Wishing: 1 Rating: 8 ISBN-13: 9780439266444 - ISBN-10: 0439266440 Publication Date: 4/1/2003 Pages: 151 Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Book Reviews

Author Barry Denenberg brings us into the whirlwind that is the life of Princess Elisabeth of Austria. A free and impetuous spirit, Elisabeth was chosen at the tender age of fifteen (over her older sister) to be the wife of Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria. From that moment on, she is thrown into an intimidating world of restrictions and tremendous responsibilities. Feeling lonely and alienated, Elisabeth is forced to rely upon her own personal strength, which is what eventually leads her down the aisle and into an uncertain future.