Rollo in Paris

Rollo, a bright twelve‑year‑old, finds his world expanding the moment his father spreads a map across the dining table. With his cousin Jane perched beside him, he watches the Holiday family weigh routes, train times, and steamship schedules, feeling the buzz of a journey that could take them from the crowded Strand to the lights of Paris. The careful, patient dialogue between adults becomes a lesson in geography and curiosity, inviting listeners to share in the excitement of planning an overseas adventure.

As the family sorts out the best crossing of the English Channel, the narrative paints vivid pictures of bustling harbors, narrow straits, and the subtle challenges of 19th‑century travel. Rollo’s keen observations turn ordinary logistics into a treasure hunt of knowledge, while his earnest desire to explore adds a warm, youthful spirit. The opening sets the stage for a charming voyage that blends education with the timeless thrill of discovering new horizons.