Thursday, February 24, 2011

Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran and Giveaway (International)

I've read Michelle Moran's previous novels, Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen and Cleopatra's Daughter and quite enjoyed them all.  However, in Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution, Ms. Moran takes us into a different world, a different pace, and in my opinion, outdoes her previous works by leaps and bounds.

Madame Tussaud is a wax sculptor.  She pays fine attention to details and is an expert at her craft.  So when the King and Queen visit her museum to see their likenesses, she is anxious.  The King's sister, Princess Elisabeth is quite taken with her work and beseeches her to come live at the palace as a royal tutor and teach her the craft.

Although she doesn't want to leave her salon, she knows it is an opportunity to rich to resist.  There, she enters a world she is unprepared for; the richness of the royals and their behavior, as well as the politics.

Ms. Moran has weaved a beautiful tapestry spanning five years of the French Revolution with characters so rich in detail and so vibrant, they blossom right before your eyes.  Her storytelling is masterful, with seamless writing taking you from page to page.  She has definitely well-researched the era and creates emotion from her words.  You can feel the terror during The Reign of Terror, the helplessness of the hungry and poor, the blossom of romance in the air as she falls in love.  A masterful work that is sure to find a home in many libraries - an absolute keeper!

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One Reader will win their own signed hardcover copy of MADAME TUSSAUD as well as a pair of Marie Antoinette cupcake earrings!  This contest is open international!

Leave a comment with your email to enter

Contest ends March 8th. Winner selected by randomizer.org.  Winner ha 48 hours to respond to winning email to claim prize or another winner will be selected.  Prize shipped direct from sponsor.  I received an ARC to facilitate this review.  All thoughts and opinions are expressly my own.

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83 comments:

  1. MeredithFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I'd love to win this. I'm learning alot about her through all of the reviews!

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  2. QandthebooksFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Ooh, I'd love to read this! (: Thanks for the cool giveaway~

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  3. KristiFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    I would love to win a copy of this book (and I love the cover!) The earrings are adorable. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:48 AM

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  5. Jessica ( frellathon )February 25, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    This is an awesome giveaway. Love the cover for this one and the earrings are to die for.

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  6. VivienFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Fantastic giveaway!
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  7. Kate @Midnight Book GirlFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I have heard great things about this book, and I adore the earrings. Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  8. MicheleFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I'm so excited about this book - it looks really great!
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  9. YuriFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Wow wow wow those earrings are gorgeous and I've read Michelle Moran's Cleopatra's Daughter so I would really love to get my hands on this new book of hers!

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  10. Nicole C.February 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I would love to read this book.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I can't wait to read this one. She sounds absolutely fascinating. Thanks for entering me.

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  12. Lindsay Cummings authorFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:42 AM

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  13. Multi-talented MamaFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:17 PM

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  14. Jenny N.February 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I've read Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran so would love to read her latest release. Thanks!

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  15. PoCoKatFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM

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  16. ErinberryFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

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  17. AmberFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM

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  18. MaryFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

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  19. angieFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:39 PM

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  20. samantha35February 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I was Marie Antoinette for Halloween! I'd love to win!!!
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  22. Martha LawsonFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:26 PM

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  23. SiNnFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

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  24. Rie ConleyFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:16 AM

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  25. Carol L.February 26, 2011 at 5:46 AM

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  26. MaureenFebruary 26, 2011 at 6:31 AM

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  27. crystletellerdayFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:10 AM

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  28. Free BeesFebruary 26, 2011 at 7:30 AM

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  29. Diana DFebruary 26, 2011 at 8:33 AM

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  30. buddyCOFebruary 26, 2011 at 10:59 AM

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  31. UnknownFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM

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  32. doreen lamoureuxFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Sounds so facinating.
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  33. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:23 AM

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  34. CathieFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:03 PM

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  35. Pamela KeenerFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:08 PM

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  36. Andra LynFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM

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  37. Jonnie (JB)February 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    I love this cover and the earring are beautiful.



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  38. Amber at The Musings of ALMYBNENRFebruary 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

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  39. MeganFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:24 AM

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  40. KellyFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:21 AM

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  41. SykiFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM

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  42. ConnieFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:54 PM

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  43. mrsshukraFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:52 PM

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  44. AllisonFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:45 PM

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  45. Book FlameFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:44 AM

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  46. JoleneFebruary 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

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  47. buddytMarch 1, 2011 at 3:44 AM

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  48. YulyaShenkaMarch 1, 2011 at 7:04 AM

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  49. ChristinaMarch 2, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - What a lovely giveaway! The book sounds like a fascinating read (how many of us know about the rich French of that era?), and the cupcake earrings can only enhance our looks!

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  50. GinaMarch 2, 2011 at 3:36 PM

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  51. Julie PMarch 2, 2011 at 4:43 PM

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  52. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    I would love to read this book. She was a fascinating woman!

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  53. wccMarch 3, 2011 at 2:57 AM

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  54. JanelleMarch 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    The earrings are icing on the cake so to speak! I'd love to read this book!
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  55. Nance MeyerMarch 4, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    I love this era of history, I'm dying to read this book! It sounds soooooo good! And the earrings are adorable!

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  56. TerriMarch 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

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  57. TerriMarch 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I haven't read any of Michelle Moran's books yet. I would love to start by reading this historical novel set in one of the most tumultuous times in history.
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  58. Anita YanceyMarch 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Sounds like a very interesting book, and I've really enjoyed the reviews I've read on it. Please enter me. Thanks!

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  59. Jo LeneMarch 4, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I'd love to win, historical reading is my absolute favorite, and the French revolution was such a tumultous time for the misunderstood royals. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Jolene

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  60. DeborahMarch 5, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I'd love to read this book...and the earrings are really cute! Thanks for the chance! asthenight at gmail dot com

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  61. BookMarc BlogpantsMarch 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Cool giveaway. Would make a great surprise gift for my girlfriend who loves this author.

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  62. KatieMarch 5, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    wow this is a great giveaway! I'd love to win this.

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  63. Melanie MontgomeryMarch 5, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    What a lovely giveaway! I'd love to win.


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  64. Kitty CarderoMarch 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

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  65. saturdaynightfeverMarch 5, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I like the earrings, themed with the book!

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  66. Kitty CarderoMarch 5, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I love those earrings! The book sounds really good too. I find that whole period so interesting.
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  67. esldiane@gmail.comMarch 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    The books sounds fantastic and the earrings wonderful...can't wait to read
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  68. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Please count me in!

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  69. Renee GMarch 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I would love to read this.
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  70. CynthyaMarch 6, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Those earrings are really cute! I have read 2 previous books by Moran and they were really good. It's obvious she knows her history as well as how to tell a great story.
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  71. ShesAnAngelMarch 6, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Yes, my daughter would love these items, she is very obsessed with this era...

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  72. ValanciaMarch 6, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Those earrings are some of the cutest little earrings I ever seen. Madame Tussaud is so neat~
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  73. Laura H.March 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I love this period and would love to read this book! And the earrings are adorable too! Count me in!

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  74. Melissa B.March 6, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I would love to read this book.
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  75. clynsgMarch 6, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    To be honest, I had never considered the background of the Madame Tussaud waxworks, but this sounds interesting.

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  76. katMarch 6, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Thanks so much for a great giveaway. I just started to read again and would love to read this book. Thanks

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  77. mom2girlsMarch 6, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh I would love to read this book, as would my daughter who is ten, (after I read it to see if it is OK LOL) and a HUGE fan of Marie Antionette and Madame Tussaud :)
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  78. cpage2323March 6, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    This looks like a very good book to add to my collection.
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  79. esldiane@gmail.comMarch 6, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Interesting subject, can't wait to read this book
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  80. Hotsnotty2March 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

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  81. NeraCaligulaMarch 6, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I love the earrings!

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  82. SandMarch 6, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Sounds like a great book!

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  83. Charlene KuserMarch 6, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    I love to read about great women of the French Revolution.The earrings are very special. Thanks so much for the giveaway

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