Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Mr. Genin
A hatter who benefited from Jenny Lind's tour.
minor
Also known as Genin
First appearance: XVIII: The Nightingale in New York
Mr. Genin shows up with force in XVIII: The Nightingale in New York. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Purchases the first ticket to Jenny Lind's first concert at auction for $225, laying the foundation of his fortune.
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In XVIII: The Nightingale in New York: Purchases the first ticket to Jenny Lind's first concert at auction for $225, laying the foundation…
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- Barnum's inner circle
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