Tales from the Telling-House

A vivid picture of Exmoor’s rolling hills and mist‑laden moors greets the listener, where an elderly man in a parson’s hat rides beside his young grandson on a shaggy pony. Their journey past an ancient parsonage, a bubbling stream, and the ever‑watchful rooks sets a scene steeped in rural tradition and the simple rhythms of sheep‑farming life. The narrator’s lyrical prose captures the clash between the timeless beauty of the landscape and the bustling, noisy world of shepherds, dogs, and the seasonal bustle of wool‑gathering.

Within this atmospheric frame the collection unfolds as a series of lively, often humorous sketches of country folk, their rivalries, and their earnest attempts to keep honest in a world of tall tales. From the boastful shepherd who marks his lambs to the mischievous boy who spins stories for profit, each tale offers a glimpse of 19th‑century moorland culture and the moral weight of truth‑telling. Listeners are invited to share in the camaraderie, the rustic banter, and the gentle moral compass that guides these characters through their everyday adventures.