Once Upon A Time

Everett is the kind of journalist whose name evokes both admiration and dread in the circles of early‑twentieth‑century reformers. Known for his relentless exposés of graft in Boston and New York, he has built a reputation as a fair‑minded muckraker who never compromises the truth. When his editors commission him to investigate the alleged abuses in the Congo, he sets out with the same vigor that has made him a trusted voice in the fight against corruption.

The journey begins aboard a steamer bound for Southampton, where the tension between colonial officials and their rivals hints at the moral complexities awaiting him. Back home, Everett wrestles with a quiet, long‑standing affection for Florence Carey, a promise of love that remains just out of reach. As the African coast looms, listeners will find themselves drawn into a world of ambition, idealism, and the first steps of a dangerous quest for justice.