Faith and Fortune Author Talk, Book Signing and Light Fare with Geoffrey Paul and Steven Ujifusa
We are delighted to announce an Author Talk and Book Signing with Geoffrey Paul and Steven Ujifusa featuring their new book, Faith and Fortune - Henry and Amelia Champin and America's Maritime Ascendancy. The event will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, at The Griswold Inn, 36 Main Steet, Essex, CT. tickets for this event will be available for purchase online, in person at Goods & Curiosities - The Griswold Inn Store, or by calling our store at 860-767-0210. Faith and Fortune will be officially released on October 21st. You may pick up the book on or after that date or at the event.
About the Book: This captivating, extensively researched book places 19th century Essex and the Connecticut River Valley at the center of America's early economic story. The main narrative is the personal journey of Amelia and Henry Champlin, whose deep faith, love of family, and commercial determination guided them through the opportunities of a rapidly changing world.
