Elizabeth Visits America

A restless widow of English aristocracy, Elizabeth finds herself marooned in a melancholy manor after a sudden quarrel with her husband, who has fled to Africa for a hunting expedition. Determined to reclaim a sense of adventure, she leaps at the chance to join her great‑aunt Maria on a grand automobile tour—an unprecedented marvel for the family—setting off for the United States with a clatter of luggage, a skeptical coachman, and a host of lively servants.

The early stages of the journey sparkle with the era’s fascination for motor travel, the chatter of a well‑heeled entourage, and the promise of new sights from the Plaza Hotel in New York to the bustling streets of Chicago. Along the way, Elizabeth navigates the clash between genteel expectations and her own yearning for freedom, all while the carriage‑turned‑car rattles through scenic towns and introduces a cast of colorful companions. Listeners will be drawn into a witty, period‑rich tale of independence, family dynamics, and the glittering promise of America’s open road.