Seven Keys to Baldpate

A chance encounter in a bustling New York train station sets the tone for this light‑hearted, early‑20th‑century tale. Billy Magee, a self‑styled gentleman with a habit of weighing chivalry against practicality, notices a beautiful young woman in tears and is drawn into a brief, witty exchange with a cynical ticket clerk. Their banter hints at deeper worries beneath the surface and an unexpected ripple of events that will draw the curious protagonist further into the lives of strangers around him.

From that first moment, the story unfurls a parade of eccentric characters—a lovelorn haberdasher, an outspoken suffragette, and a mysterious hermit—each adding a layer of humor and mystery. As Mage’s good intentions collide with the oddities of the small town of Upper Asquewan Falls, listeners are treated to a charming blend of romance, social satire, and gentle intrigue that promises plenty of surprise without giving away the plot beyond the opening act.