From the authors of The Assassination of the Archduke comes a book about a shocking murder- suicide that ushered in the end of the Habsburg monarchy that had dominated Europe for centuries.

"[A] fascinating reconstruction of the complex historical, political, and personal framework that preceded the tragedy...This fine example of historical detective work by the always-entertaining and-enlightening King-and-Wilson duo is all the more compelling because this unfortunate event had a resounding ripple effect that contributed to both the demise of the Habsburg Empire and the onset of WWI." - Booklist"[T]he authors lay out a variety of theories for readers to ponder. Recommended for fans of imperial histories, royal scandals, or tragic romances." - Kirkus"[A] lurid tale of lust and death in the waning days of the Habsburg Empire...Royal historians King and Wilson use archival research to effectively debunk the rumors that still swirl around Mayerling, revealing the tragic personal histories of its key figures while providing an evocative look at Viennese high society." - Publisher's Weekly

GREG KING is the author of eleven internationally published works of history, most recently The Assassination of the Archduke. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the European Royal History Journal, and his work has appeared in Majesty Magazine, Royalty Magazine, Royalty Digest, and Atlantis Magazine. PENNY WILSON is the author of three internationally published works of history on late Imperial Russia. Her historical work has appeared in Majesty Magazine, Atlantis Magazine, and Royalty Digest.