On 13 November 2023, Nine Elms Books will publish Joll’s new book, Bonfire of History: The Lost Treasures, Trophies and Trivia of Madame Tussaud and Sons Exhibition.
The book is a forensic examination of the historical art and artefacts lost in the 1925 fire. It exposes a surprising number of fakes as well as authenticating priceless items ranging from the shirt in which King Henri IV was assassinated to Napoleon’s tooth.