Eugénie de Montijo, the last Empress of France, was an extraordinary woman whose accomplishments in women's rights, acceptance of homosexuals, health and education and a myriad of other causes were key to transforming France and making it a modern country. More than a century before Britain's Princess Diana roiled that country's royalty, Eugénie sent shockwaves around the world. She was a Spanish-born noblewoman who became Empress after marrying Napoléon III in 1853. 

Petie Kladstrup and Evelyne Resnick are the perfect team for writing this biography of Eugénie. Both are bilingual (French and English), multicultural, live in France and have strong ties to America, and both are the authors of books written on French culture and history.

Petie brings to the table her writing talent as the award-winning and international bestselling author, with her husband Don, of three books (see Our Books). Before concentrating on writing books full-time, Petie was a journalist and a winner of an Overseas Press Club award for international reporting.  

Evelyne, born and educated in France, holds a Ph.D. in 19th century French history from the Sorbonne. She has authored six books in French and English on a variety of subjects including women’s organizations in Europe during the 19th century, a biography of Leonard Bernstein, success strategies for wine brands, and wine export. Even in this digital age, she loves researching in archives and libraries.