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Monday, July 11, 2011

Book Review and FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY...


 Read an Excerpt HERE

Madame Tussaud, by Michelle Moran is a treasure of a book. For anyone interested in the behind the scenes look at the Revolution, this is the book to read!  What better insight than sitting right in Marie Grosholtz (Madame Tussaud’s maiden name), uncle’s salon?  So much plotting and up-to-the minute news took place here! Can you imagine that the ultimate tyrant Robespierre himself, as well as Marat and the like would get together right in her salon and discuss how to oust the king?  Madame Tussaud is the juiciest piece of French Revolution historical I’ve read so far.
Leave it to the extremely talented Michelle Moran to create a delicious story by slicing a piece of history and serving it up for us to gobble up.  Moran is brilliant (and if you've read Nefertiti, The Heretic Queen and Cleopatra- you just know what I'm talking about!). Nothing is missing in this history-filled page turner. We read about Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI, her children, the king’s sister, Elizabeth, Rose Bertin and even Josephine (still known as Rose at the time) is part of this fantastic book!  There are so many historical figures that appear- and not just as passer-bys- actual scenes that actually happened are vividly portrayed.
And of course Marie’s wax trade is at the forefront of this novel. Not only was Tussaud an expert in her field- a true artist- she also gave up alot for her career and family’s safety.  There were times while reading where I could not fathom her courage amidst the cruelty and gruesome conditions...imagine the naturalness and beauty of an artist creating from the living- and then try to imagine Tussaud creating from death and horror (I can’t explain..you’ll have to read the book!). And this was never by choice.  Poor Marie!
I was completely enveloped in this book.  Written almost like a memoir, I felt every moment as though I were there.  Excellent writing that keeps you enthralled until the very end.  If you would love to know more about this exciting and indeed revolutionary period- Get Madame Tussaud, by Michelle Moran- You won’t regret it!  Loved it!
And now for this SPECTACULAR INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY: 
A signed hardcover copy of MADAME TUSSAUD as well as a pair of Marie Antoinette cupcake earrings!!!!

To Enter you must be a follower of this Blog

For Extra Chances: Blog about this Review and Giveaway; FB, Twitter; Post this up on your Sidebar

Winner will be Announced on July 20th

Thank you Michelle Moran!!! And Good Luck to ALL!!
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30 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway!
    blogged : http://marshalslion.blogspot.com/2011/07/enchanted-by-josephine-celebrates-women.html

    marshallslionatgmaildotcom

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  2. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Hi there! Lovely blog!
    I am very excited to enter your contest. I am now your newest GFC follower.

    I am giving away a Kindle on my blog right now so I know how exciting it is to have a contest.
    My fingers are crossed. Those earring are awesome.
    MichelleKCanada
    http://anotherlookbookreviews.blogspot.com/

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  3. BrennaJuly 11, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Cute earrings! And a good job interviewing too

    I'm a new GFC follower,

    brennablu(AT)gmail(DOT)com

    http://everafteresther.blogspot.com

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  4. brokenteepeeJuly 11, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Thank you. I so want to read this.
    I am a long time follower

    I posted to facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pattyleonardwoodland/posts/242031855825299

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/BrokenTeepee/status/90500415568879616

    kaiminani at gmail dot com

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  5. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Thanks for the review and giveaway!
    I'm an old GFC follower.

    susanna DOT pyatt AT student DOT rcsnc DOT org

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  6. Literary ChanteuseJuly 11, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I've wanted this one for a while now thanks so much for the giveaway!

    Margaret
    singitm@hotmail.com

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  7. Meg @ A Bookish AffairJuly 11, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What an awesome giveaway!

    abookishaffair(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. DarleneJuly 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Please enter me in the draw!

    I'm an email subscriber, and my email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  9. DarleneJuly 11, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    +1 for tweeting:

    http://twitter.com/#!/DarleneBookNook/status/90515957545574400

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. DarleneJuly 11, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    +1 for sharing on Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=217064398337098&id=100002541526103

    My email address is darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  11. LindaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I have long heard of Madam Tussaud, but was unaware of her connections with the French Revolution. Thanks for the giveaway. I'm a GFC follower.
    lcbrower40(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. Martha LawsonJuly 11, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Enter me please!! I'd love to read the book and wear the earrings.

    follow on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

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  13. 4everQueenJuly 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    This is an amazing giveaway, please count me in!
    Im a follower thru Google.

    Bella

    Nunezbella at hotmail dotcom

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  14. buddytJuly 11, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I loved Michelle's Egyptian themed books and I am sure I would love this one as well.

    She is a very eadable author.

    Please enter me in the giveaway.

    Thank you.

    Carol T

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

    I follow via GFC (buddyt)

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  15. MysticaJuly 12, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Please count me in.

    I am an old GFC follower

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  16. RobertaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Great review Lucy! Let's see if blogger is cooperating today and letting me leave comments ;) Would love to read this book and those lovely earrings. Fondly, Roberta
    rlphilbr13@aol.com

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  17. RobertaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Oh yes...I'm a follower of Enchanted by Josephine ;)

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  18. RobertaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Posted this giveaway on my blog sidebar: http://con-tain-it.typepad.com/love_shack_nonsense/

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  19. RobertaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Just posted the giveaway on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1222723325
    Just tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/#!/rlphilbr13

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  20. BurtonReview July 12, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    FABULOUS review, Lucy!

    Although I reviewed the ARC I would love to still have the Hardcover (& the earrings too!) so please enter me.

    I am another loyal follower, I will put a link up on my blog's sidebar to your giveaway. I'll also post the link on both of Burton Book Review and HF-Connection Facebook pages...
    Thanks lucy!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thanks for this fabulous giveaway. And thanks to Michele Moran.

    Please enter me; I am an email subscriber. valleau (at) suddenlink (dot) net

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  22. AnonymousJuly 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Hi, love your page and blog please enter me in the contest for this fablous book and earrings
    thank you grams of 20

    rosepedal60@gmail.com

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  23. Sandra K321July 13, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I follow you with GFC as Sandra K321 and would love to read this.
    seknobloch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I am so excited about this giveaway! Thanks so much!
    I am a long-time follower with GFC. :-)

    Amy
    tiger_fan_1997@yahoo.com

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  25. Ingrid MidaJuly 13, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Lucy,
    This sounds like a perfect summer read for me. I love the cover because it reminds me of a dress that the ROM has had on display.
    Your giveaways are always such fun! Good luck to everyone.

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  26. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Nice blog.......

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  27. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Nice Blog.....
    http://businformation.blogspot.com

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  28. Jasmine1485July 16, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Arh, such cute earrings! :) A very interesting woman to read about too, I think my mum would enjoy this book as much as I would.

    I'm following via GFC as Jasmine1485

    kate1485 at hotmail.com

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  29. mamabunny13August 20, 2011 at 3:17 AM

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  30. UnknownJanuary 14, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    OMG thanks for this giveaway I wish i can win this book sign by you. My e mail is kititagor1@hotmail.com

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