'I want you to remember something, Nat. You're small on the
outside. But inside you're as big as everyone else. You show people
that and you won't go far wrong in life.' An uplifting, feel-good
story perfect for fans of Mrs England The Doll Factory and The
Devil and the Dark Water My name is Nat Davy. Perhaps you've heard
of me? There was a time when people up and down the land knew my
name, though they only ever knew half the story. The year of 1625,
it was, when a single shilling changed my life. That shilling got
me taken off to London, where they hid me in a pie, of all things,
so I could be given as a gift to the new queen of England. They
called me the queen's dwarf, but I was more than that. I was her
friend, when she had no one else, and later on, when the people of
England turned against their king, it was me who saved her life.
When they turned the world upside down, I was there, right at the
heart of it, and this is my story. Inspired by a true story, and
spanning two decades that changed England for ever, The Smallest
Man is a heartwarming tale about being different, but not letting
it hold you back. About being brave enough to take a chance, even
if the odds aren't good. And about how, when everything else is
falling apart, true friendship holds people together. Praise for
The Smallest Man: 'An enchanting tale about a small man with a big
heart. Nat Davy is so charming that I couldn't bear to put this
book down. I loved it' Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City 'A
perfect fusion of history and invention. It's so purposefully
written, cuts right to the chase, galloping along. Nat's wit and
humour makes the poignancy of his story all the more powerful - The
Smallest Man has the biggest heart' Beth Morrey, author of Saving
Missy 'What a page-turner! A timely tale celebrating courage,
determination and friendship, it serves as a warning against
prejudice and superficial judgements' Anita Frank, author of The
Lost Ones 'I absolutely loved it. It's a rare thing to get a
historical fiction that is wonderfully researched, pitch-perfectly
voiced and unputdownable, but this is the real deal. A perfectly
formed masterpiece. I raced through it' C.S. Quinn, author of The
Bastille Spy 'I loved this book - a fascinating tale of
extraordinary accomplishment, and a story about how anything is
possible and how love has always been a beacon of hope' Phillip
Schofield 'I adored Nat Davy's witty narrative as his personal
struggles and triumphs unfolded alongside the compelling events of
a troubled court and a Queen in jeopardy. I found myself rooting
for the Smallest Man in England from the very first page' Sonia
Velton, author of Blackberry and Wild Rose 'Great memorable books
are made by great, memorable characters. Frances Quinn's Nat Davy
is such a character. The Smallest Man is a beautiful, heartwarming
tale, weaving history and fiction intricately and seamlessly. I was
routing for Nat from the first page. Quinn shows us how a big heart
and strength of character can lead anyone, perceived disability or
not, to achieve great things, and that kindness and compassion are
the most important of human qualities. I loved this book' Louise
Fein, author of People Like Us 'This book took me on an epic
journey with a character that will always have a special place in
my heart, I shall miss Nat Davy immensely!' Emma Cooper, author of
If I Could Say Goodbye 'Written with a wonderful lightness of
touch, full of humour and humanity... An engaging, compelling,
thought-provoking story of a life less ordinary' Caroline Scott,
author of The Photographer of the Lost 'A beguiling and
well-written tale, whose mysterious protagonist is plucked from a
famous painting; the carefully crafted historic context uncannily
reflects contemporary politics' Ellen Alpsten, author of Tsarina
'What a wonderful romp through such a turbulent period of history.
I absolutely fell for the book's narrator: an ebullient character
whose voice and world view I adored' Polly Crosby, author of The
Illustrated Child 'A captivating story, part fact, part fiction -
always a tricky balancing act, but Quinn pulls it off with pretty
much perfect poise' Hilary Spurling, Spectator Best Books of the
Year
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
April 2020 |
Authors: |
Frances Quinn
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - B-format
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4711-9343-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
LSN: |
1-4711-9343-8 |
Barcode: |
9781471193439 |
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