Sweet Clover: A Romance of the White City

A fresh Harvard graduate named Jack Van Tassel returns home to a proud, chatty father who boasts about his son’s achievement while quietly urging him toward new responsibilities. Jack feels the weight of expectation, torn between the comfortable familiarity of his college life and the pull of a looming adventure in Washington at the World’s Fair. Their conversation drifts from future plans to the subtle promise of a wedding, hinting at a crossroads that will shape his next steps.

Against the glittering backdrop of the “White City,” the story follows Jack as he navigates the allure of bustling society, lingering friendships, and the possibility of a captivating romance. As invitations flutter and old acquaintances reappear, he must decide whether to chase ambition, embrace love, or remain anchored to his family’s expectations. Listeners will be drawn into a tender, period‑rich tale of youthful uncertainty and the sweet promise of new beginnings.