McCracken, Elizabeth: *1966

The Giant's House, 1996 - Summary

Peggy, a 26-year-old unmarried librarian, leads an orderly but isolated life until James, already over 6 feet tall at age 11, comes to the library. Peggy becomes fascinated and develops an obsession with James, seeing him as someone who understands her loneliness. As James continues growing taller each year, reaching over 8 feet, Peggy inserts herself into his life, befriending his family and eventually becoming his caretaker after his mother's death.
Peggy's fixation on James grows into romantic feelings. She has a special house built for his needs and accompanies him on trips, including a stint at a circus sideshow. However, when James tries to consummate a physical relationship, his body fails him. After James dies young from his condition, Peggy shockingly has a one-night stand with his grieving father and claims the resulting child is James, devoting her life to preserving his memory.
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