Císařova nevěrná milenka - František Josef I. a herečka Kateřina Schrattová – Unterreiner Katrin (2021)

Numerous affairs, lovers, patrons, and admirers – this was the bustling world of court actress Katharina Schratt, who ultimately managed to captivate the emperor. Franz Joseph loved his witty companion and "friend" above all, but he had to painfully acknowledge that he was not the only man in her life. Powerful, influential, and wealthy men passed through her life, winning her affection with material support and gifts, as well as men whom she truly loved, most of whom were from her circle of acting colleagues. However, the constant in her life was Franz Joseph, her reliable support, patron, devoted friend, and very likely also a lover. She repaid him with her company, distracting him from his fatigue, gloom, worries, and troubles. She sincerely and kindly helped him cope with the blows of fate, such as the suicide of his only son, Crown Prince Rudolf, and the murder of his beloved wife, Empress Elisabeth. She was not faithful to him, but until her death, she was perfectly loyal, respected the emperor, and never revealed anything about their relationship to anyone. Katrin Unterreiner draws from discovered and accessible sources and paints a portrait of a very determined femme fatale.