A Nest of Linnets

In a lavish Bath drawing‑room, a talented young singer wrestles with the relentless demands of her exacting father, a music master who insists her voice must summon angels themselves. When Betsy’s rehearsals falter, her frustration erupts into tears, exposing a deeper longing for something beyond rehearsed sentiment. The clash of artifice and authenticity sets the stage for a delicate struggle between duty and desire.

Against this backdrop, the imminent