Parson Kelly

In the frosty streets of 1719 Paris, two old friends from Irish Kildare—Nicholas Wogan, a one‑armed colonel, and the eponymous Parson Kelly—reunite by chance in a bustling iron‑monger's shop. Their brief encounter over a dropped purse quickly turns into a hushed exchange about secret strong‑boxes and a covert Jacobite mission, hinting at a larger plot against the English throne. The dialogue crackles with wit, old‑world camaraderie, and just enough mystery to draw listeners into the conspirators’ world.

As snow blankets the city, the duo’s seemingly trivial business—purchasing discreet containers—unfolds into a delicate dance of loyalty, daring, and hidden motives. Their shared history of youthful adventures and rebellious sermons adds a personal depth to the high‑stakes intrigue. Listeners will be swept up in the atmospheric charm of Parisian alleys, the tension of clandestine plans, and the sharp banter that fuels this early‑stage adventure.