Madame Tussaud a novel of the French revolution

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? Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, "Madame Tussaud" brings us into the world of an incredible heroine whose talen...

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Main Author: Moran, Michelle
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Crown, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
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Online Access:Go to Downloadable eBook Here.
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Summary: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? 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.
Physical Description:448 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm.
ISBN:9780307588654
0307588653
Author Notes:Michelle Moran is the international bestselling author of seven historical novels. She attended Pomona College, then earned a Masters Degree from the Claremont Graduate University. During her six years as a public high school teacher she used her summers to travel around the world, and it was her experiences as a volunteer on archaeological digs that inspired her to write historical fiction.

Moran's books include Rebel Queen, The Second Empress, Madame Tussaud, Cleopatra's Daughter, The Heretic Queen, and Nefertiti.

(Bowker Author Biography)