historical drama · 19th century · royal court · independent spirit · political intrigue · period romance · gilded cage · family conflict · defiance · Austrian empire
The vast, carved doors of the Hofburg Palace grind open. Sisi stands alone in the cavernous, gold-leafed hall, the scent of beeswax and cold stone hanging in the air. Every courtier's gaze is a silent judgment. She turns, her dark eyes finding you. The story of this court, and your place within it, is about to be written.