Published under the title: Waxing mythical. London : J. Murray, 2006 Electronic book Electronic reproduction. New York HarperCollins e-books 2009 Available via World Wide Web
Contents:
The curious cast of Marie's early life Freaks, fakes and frog-eaters: an education in entertainment The King and I: modeller and mentor at Versailles Courting the crowds at the people's palace Marie and the mob Model citizens The shadow of the guillotine Hardship and heartache Love and money Vide et crede! The Lyceum Theatre, London Scotland and Ireland, 1803-1808 'Much genteel company' Dramas and dangers 1822-1831 'An inventive genius': Mrs Jarley, Madame Tussaud and Charles Dickens 'The leading exhibition in the metropolis' Brining the Gods down to earth
