A Little World

In bustling Victorian London, the proud and prosperous Richard Pellet enjoys the comforts of a grand townhouse, a flourishing business, and the admiration of his peers. He spends his days judging the world from a lofty perch, convinced that his younger brother, Jared, embodies every possible folly. Across the city, Jared makes a modest living in Clerkenwell, repairing pianos and concertinas from a cramped shop on Duplex Street, its brass nameplate dulled by years of use.

The shop itself is a character of its own: cracked windows, faded signs, and a handful of dusty music manuals that hint at Jared’s quiet dedication to his craft. Despite the stark contrast between the brothers’ fortunes, their lives remain tangled by family expectations, lingering resentment, and the everyday dramas of a close‑knit neighborhood. As the story unfolds, listeners are drawn into the everyday struggles and small triumphs that define both men, setting the stage for an intimate portrait of ambition, envy, and the ties that bind.