Flute and Violin, and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances

This collection gathers a handful of short tales that capture the quiet charm and hidden dramas of 19th‑century Kentucky. Drawing from periodicals of the era, the stories blend regional folklore, gentle romance, and a touch of the uncanny, all narrated in a warm, observant voice. Listeners will feel the rolling hills, the rustle of river reeds, and the subtle humor that threads through each vignette.

The opening piece, “The Parson’s Magic Flute,” introduces the enigmatic Reverend James Moore, a scholarly yet kindly clergyman who strives to carve a spiritual home in a frontier town still echoing the upheavals of the French Revolution. As the parishioners gather beneath the stone tablet that commemorates his life, whispers of a mysterious flute hint at powers beyond ordinary preaching. The tale unfolds with a mixture of gentle satire and tender reverence, inviting the audience to wonder how one man's quiet determination can shape a community’s destiny.