5/11/11 - Once again, Michelle Moran has outdone herself! This was a fantastic read. I love the way it's told in first person from Marie's perspective. This is a must read for anyone who is interesting in learning more about the French Revolution. I believe that Madame Tussaud (Marie), shows the compassion and strength of many women during this time. She was so much more than a woman who created wax figures.
5/4/11 - As I expected, I'm not disappointed in the least bit. I'm also excited to be learning more abou the French Revolution. I'm about 7 pages to the half way point...so I'm happy about that. So far, this is definitely something to put on your "To Read" list!
4/26/11 - I began this book at the end of last week and it's good so far. If it's anything like Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen and Cleopatra's Daughter, I know I'm definitely in for a treat! Back on with my historical fiction! LOL :)
Quotes I liked:
"Perhaps. But now it's over, and the actor must return to his room and face the truth that for all of the masks, and all of the applause, there is only him. Your performance couldn't last, and now that it's done, all that's left if your own company. Do you enjoy it?" ~Marie Grosholtz to Marquis de Sade, pg. 88
"Symmetry truly is the essence of beauty, not only in architecture but also in people. My most beautiful subjects have faces that are perfectly symmetrical. You can give me a group of people's measurements, and without seeing them I can predict which man is the most handsome and which woman is the most attractive." ~Marie Grosholtz, pg. 69
"The only thing money is good for, Marie, is buying time. The time to do the things you like." ~Henri Charles to Marie Grosholtz, pg. 45
Read an excerpt.
5/4/11 - As I expected, I'm not disappointed in the least bit. I'm also excited to be learning more abou the French Revolution. I'm about 7 pages to the half way point...so I'm happy about that. So far, this is definitely something to put on your "To Read" list!
4/26/11 - I began this book at the end of last week and it's good so far. If it's anything like Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen and Cleopatra's Daughter, I know I'm definitely in for a treat! Back on with my historical fiction! LOL :)
Quotes I liked:
"Perhaps. But now it's over, and the actor must return to his room and face the truth that for all of the masks, and all of the applause, there is only him. Your performance couldn't last, and now that it's done, all that's left if your own company. Do you enjoy it?" ~Marie Grosholtz to Marquis de Sade, pg. 88
"Symmetry truly is the essence of beauty, not only in architecture but also in people. My most beautiful subjects have faces that are perfectly symmetrical. You can give me a group of people's measurements, and without seeing them I can predict which man is the most handsome and which woman is the most attractive." ~Marie Grosholtz, pg. 69
"The only thing money is good for, Marie, is buying time. The time to do the things you like." ~Henri Charles to Marie Grosholtz, pg. 45
Read an excerpt.
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