Robert Kimberly

At the elegant lakeside estate known as The Hickories, a glittering evening unfolds among the privileged families of Second Lake. Alice, a newcomer, is guided through the bustling dance pavilion by Dolly De Castro, who effortlessly blends genteel poise with a sharp, persuasive wit. The soirée introduces a colorful cast—Fritzie Venable with her lively eyes, the charismatic Charles “handsome” Kimberly, and his brother Robert, the reserved bachelor whose business affairs dominate his thoughts.

Beneath the polished surface of polite conversation, subtle rivalries and unspoken resentments begin to surface. A heated exchange hints at deeper personal conflicts, while the surrounding beauty of moonlit waters and manicured gardens masks the complexities of the characters’ lives. Listeners will be drawn into a world of high society intrigue, where love, ambition, and old family traditions intertwine, setting the stage for the drama that lies ahead.