{"product_id":"the-smallest-man","title":"The Smallest Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eI want you to remember something  Nat. Youre small on the outside. But inside youre as big as everyone else. You show people that and you wont go far wrong in life.  A compelling story perfect for fans of The Doll Factory  The Illumination of Ursula Flight and The Familiars.  My name is Nat Davy. Perhaps youve 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 queens 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 arent good. And about how  when everything else is falling apart  true friendship holds people together.  Praise for The Smallest Man: Not your ordinary historical fiction  centring on a special relationship between two unique souls set against the English civil war Stylist  Best New Fiction of 2021  RemarkableThe Independent  Best Books of Jan  I havent come across a character Ive loved as much as Nat Davy for a long time. its Nats journey to overcome perceptions and achieve big things that makes this debut so good Good Housekeeping  Davy is based on Sir Jeffrey Hudson  Henrietta Marias dwarf who was immortalised in paint by Van Dyck. His tale is extraordinary  and Frances Quinn has used it well in this fascinating debut The Times  Its an unforgettable story about being different  brave and hopeful in diversity Womans Weekly  Full of vim and vigour  this is winningly warm-hearted Daily Mail  An enchanting tale about a small man with a big heart. Nat Davy is so charming that I couldnt bear to put this book down. I loved it Louise Hare  author of This Lovely City  A perfect fusion of history and invention. Its so purposefully written  cuts right to the chase  galloping along. Nats 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. Its 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 Davys 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 Quinns Nat Davy is such a character. The Smallest Man is a beautiful  heartwarming tale  weaving history and fiction intricately and seamlessly. I was rooting 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 books narrator: an ebullient character whose voice and world view I adored Polly Crosby  author of The Illustrated Child  A wonderful character in a compelling story Choice  The author vividly depicts life in 17th-century England  from the small village of Nats childhoo\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966665748533,"sku":"ByrdShop_1471193403","price":30.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781471193408.jpg?v=1770573682","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-smallest-man","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}