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In the upheaval of Revolutionary Paris, an ambitious orphan navigates a city of contrasting factions. With the support of both royalty and radicals, she channels her talents into the art of wax modelling, eventually shaping her destiny as the legendary Madame Tussaud. This biographical, historical tale blends witty narrative with the gritty realities of the era.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Edward Carey
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