Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution
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Book Overview
The world knows Madame Tussaud as a wax artist extraordinaire, but who was this woman who became one of the most famous sculptresses of all time? From the internationally bestselling author of Nefertiti and Maria comes a "rollicking drama" (Good Housekeeping) that is "intimate and entertaining" (Associated Press).
"Both a gripping, fictionalized biography of an intriguing woman and a well-paced, illuminating chronicle of the French Revolution."--New York Journal of Books
Smart and ambitious, Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador, Thomas Jefferson, to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie's museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, and even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, yet her greatest dream is to attract the attention of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI; their stamp of approval on her work could catapult her and her museum to the fame and riches she desires. Though many people are starving and can no longer afford bread, Marie's business is booming. In salons and caf s across Paris, people like Maximilien Robespierre are lashing out against the monarchy. Soon, there's whispered talk of revolution. Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, Madame Tussaud brings us into the world of an incredible heroine whose talent for wax modeling saved her life and preserved the faces of a vanished kingdom.
"Both a gripping, fictionalized biography of an intriguing woman and a well-paced, illuminating chronicle of the French Revolution."--New York Journal of Books
Smart and ambitious, Marie Tussaud has learned the secrets of wax sculpting by working alongside her uncle in their celebrated wax museum, the Salon de Cire. From her popular model of the American ambassador, Thomas Jefferson, to her tableau of the royal family at dinner, Marie's museum provides Parisians with the very latest news on fashion, gossip, and even politics. Her customers hail from every walk of life, yet her greatest dream is to attract the attention of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI; their stamp of approval on her work could catapult her and her museum to the fame and riches she desires. Though many people are starving and can no longer afford bread, Marie's business is booming. In salons and caf s across Paris, people like Maximilien Robespierre are lashing out against the monarchy. Soon, there's whispered talk of revolution. Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, Madame Tussaud brings us into the world of an incredible heroine whose talent for wax modeling saved her life and preserved the faces of a vanished kingdom.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0307588661
ISBN13:9780307588661
Release Date:December 2011
Publisher:Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Length:480 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 5.1" x 7.9"
Customer Reviews
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Michelle Moran truly brings history to life!
Published by Trextonte , 7 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Very hard to put down. I was initially curious about the life of Madame Tussaud. I suddenly found myself in the middle of a street in France, during the most bloody and terrifying time in the country's history. I plan on reading the rest of this author's wonderful works! If history teachers could use this book in their classes, their students would richly experience the impact that the French Revolution had on it's people. I would recommend this book to anyone, it's a fantastic read!
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