★ Translation rights have been sold for Italian, Spanish, Danish, and Hungarian.
★ The first German print run of 8,000 copies sold out swiftly within a month of publication.
★ Fritzi von Wahl has crafted the figure of Empress Sisi with irresistible charm: a young, rebellious, and self-assured woman whose wit and smile win everyone over. Set against the backdrop of royal intrigue, this series features the famed historical figure as its sleuth, taking readers from the Viennese court to Windsor Castle in a string of lighthearted, engaging royal crime‑solving adventures.
★ In Fritzi von Wahl’s hands, Sisi is a vivacious, radiant, and resolute young woman—join her and her beloved cat on delightful detective escapades. For readers who enjoy light, entertaining novels starring historical figures, this is an absolute must‑read.
★ A brilliantly witty, ingeniously plotted, and beautifully written novel that reimagines history in a captivating way, seamlessly blending classic historical settings with the crime genre. It flows effortlessly, brimming with suspense and irresistible allure.
★ Future plans: The plots for the third and fourth installments are already fully conceived—and they’re truly thrilling! The third book, titled “The Murder at the Spanish Riding School,” is slated for publication in summer 2027. The “Spanish Riding School” is a venerable institution in Vienna where only precious Lipizzaner stallions are trained—a world unto itself, governed by its own strict codes… Readers can’t wait to see what Sisi will get up to this time.

The series comprises two titles: “The Empress’s Diamond” and “Death at Schönbrunn.”

This is Empress Sisi’s second case.

She is certainly not the kind of dreamer who wanders about on rooftops or windowsills. After all, she is Empress Sisi! How long has it been since she last did something that set the whole court abuzz? Has she, like everyone else at court, gradually grown dull and unremarkable?

Schönbrunn Palace in the rain—another clichéd hunting party—seemed to Empress Sisi utterly tedious. When her cat, Karl, fell ill from eating far too many cream puffs, it felt as though everything had hit rock bottom. Then, suddenly, a gunshot rang out, and Sisi found herself back in her element. Between banquets and Viennese waltzes, a corpse was discovered on the dance floor. A crime urgently needed solving—and what made it even more thrilling: the culprit turned out to be someone from her own circle. Emperor Franz Joseph did his utmost to keep his wife out of it, but Empress Sisi, of course, knew full well how to wield her charm and wit to get what she wanted; her keen instincts were indispensable once again…

Between the Spanish Riding School and the Emperor’s Waltz: the emperor’s beloved empress has launched another investigation. Yet this time, it proves far more dangerous than she ever imagined…

Fritzi von Wahl
Born in Vienna in 1982, Fritzi von Wahl now lives in Berlin with her family and her beloved cat. From an early age, watching the Sissi film series became a cherished Christmas tradition for her. In addition to writing Sissi’s detective stories or riding through Brandenburg, she also works as a freelance writer. “The Case of Empress Sissi: The Queen’s Diamonds” is the first installment in her lighthearted mystery series set against the backdrop of the Austrian court.