Aldyth's inheritance

In the sleepy town of Woodham, the Bland family lives in a respectable house set back from the high street, its garden a fragrant patchwork of flowers, fruit trees, and sun‑lit lawn. The opening scene follows the three sisters—thoughtful Hilda, who drifts in a hammock with a book half‑read, lively Kitty, ever‑ready for sport and mischief, and the younger Gwen, who chases greengages with reckless energy. Their mother, Mrs. Bland, prides herself on her daughters’ robust health, while the sisters’ contrasting temperaments hint at differing paths ahead.

As summer wanes, conversations in the garden reveal lingering expectations and unspoken hopes, especially around the family’s future and the estate that looms over their lives. Gentle humor and tender observations weave together a portrait of a household on the brink of change, inviting listeners to share in the sisters’ dreams, their small rivalries, and the quiet stirrings of an inheritance that may reshape their world.