Moran, Michelle
Madame Tussaud
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849161381
- author:
- Moran, Michelle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quercus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 4.4 cm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Marie Tussaud's life was forever changed when she was invited to work at the royal court. As a wax sculptor, she found herself in the midst of the glamorous world of Versailles, surrounded by royalty and nobility. But Marie's humble beginnings on the Boulevard du Temple had prepared her for little more than survival. As she worked with Princess Elisabeth and Queen Marie Antoinette, Marie witnessed the intrigue and politics of the royal court. The air was thick with whispers of revolution, as men like Desmoulins, Marat, and Robespierre spoke out against the monarchy. Against this backdrop, Marie's talent for wax moulding became a lifeline, preserving the faces of those who would soon be forgotten. Over five years, Marie Tussaud brought her art to life, creating enduring portraits that captured the essence of an era. This is a story of survival, creativity, and the power of art in the face of turmoil.
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