Her Season in Bath: A Story of Bygone Days

Set against the glittering backdrop of Bath's 1779 social season, the novel immerses listeners in an era of powdered wigs, minuet balls, and leisurely afternoons spent at fashionable “at homes.” The city pulses with chatter of dressmakers, hairdressers, and the constant whirl of society's newest glitter, while elegant ladies parade in flowered taffeta and delicate satin. Against this lively tapestry, the rhythms of courtship and rivalry unfold with a light, almost musical cadence.

At the heart of the story are Lady Betty, a seasoned gentlewoman meticulously arranging every curl, and her spirited companion Griselda, whose youthful enthusiasm often lands her in awkward encounters with admirers like the dashing Sir Maxwell Danby. Their conversations reveal a world where whispered billets‑doux and polite scandals are the currency of the season, and where a simple visit to a neighbor's drawing‑room can set off a cascade of expectation and intrigue. As the characters navigate dances, music, and the ever‑present gossip, listeners are drawn into the delicate balance of propriety and desire that defines the Bath season.