Books
by Edward Carey
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A reconstruction with graphic illustrations of the life of Marie Grosholtz, nicknamed Little, destined for fame as Madame Tussaud. Orphaned Marie, growing up under master wax-maker Curtuis, watches and learns and is infiltrated into the life of the French court. It doesn't shun the gruesome and there are moments to wish for the smelling salts but there is also much humour, especially with her meeting of the King. How much is true, how much myth, it's impossible to say, but I found it irresistible.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 97 Summer 2020) |
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