This is the story of the person considered by many to be America’s first, and most beloved, famous entertainer. General Tom Thumb, at 25 inches tall, was recruited by P.T. Barnum for the Greatest Show on Earth. During his time performing, Tom Thumb meets fellow performer Lavinia Warren, falls in love, and marries in 1863 Manhattan. They honeymoon at the White House with President Lincoln, and then embark on a “misfits odyssey to find his place in the world.” The story is told against the backdrop of the American Civil War. This historical novel is lively, bright, and beautiful, honoring a celebrity Connecticut resident who remains famous even today.

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