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He was the handsome heir apparent to one of the oldest thrones in Europe. She was his fifteen-year-old cousin from Bavaria. For both, it was love at first sight! Tom Tierney captures all the drama and spectacle of the reign of Elizabeth and Franz Joseph of Austria in this spectacular paper doll collection. Figures of the Emperor and Empress are accompanied by a wardrobe of dazzling military uniforms, ball gowns, a riding costume, and coronation apparel. A fact-filled introduction provides background information on the subjects, and extensive notes describe the outfits worn by each figure.