Dead men's shoes, vol. 2 (of 3)

Set against the polished drawing‑rooms of a provincial estate, the story follows a sharp‑tongued sister of the baronet, whose disdain for the new‑money glitter of Japanese vases clashes with the ambitions of her brother’s flamboyant entourage. When Sir Wilford swings by with a parade of acquaintances—including the fashionable yet financially dependent Sibyl—tensions rise between duty, pride, and the desire for genuine connection. The household brims with subtle power plays, as each visitor tests the boundaries of courtesy while quietly weighing the merits of old lineage against fresh wealth.

Amid this swirl of silk, silver, and expectation, the characters grapple with hidden motives and uneasy alliances. A poised young woman finds herself at the center of a “dangerous triumph,” where a seemingly innocent invitation may set off reverberations that echo far beyond the rose‑laden gardens. Listeners will be drawn into the delicate dance of propriety and passion that defines this slice of Victorian intrigue.