A Damsel in Distress

Set amid the venerable walls of Belpher Castle, this witty tale introduces a lively cast of characters whose lives intertwine around the estate’s grand gardens, a public opening, and a curious family history. Lord Marshmoreton, a widowed earl with a passion for horticulture, spends his days coaxing prize‑winning roses while his children—Percy, on the verge of manhood, and Maud, a spirited twenty‑year‑old—navigate the expectations of their lineage.

Adding to the mix is Lady Caroline Byng, the earl’s sharp‑tongued sister, her wealthy husband’s stepson Reginald, and a mischievous page‑boy named Albert who keeps a close eye on the castle’s ever‑watchful butler, Keggs. As rumors swirl and misunderstandings mount, the garden becomes a stage for comic mishaps and tentative flirtations, hinting at romantic possibilities that could reshape the household. Listeners will be drawn into the charmingly chaotic world of aristocratic life, where a single misread smile might set off a cascade of delightful confusion.