The spokesman's secretary : Being the letters of Mame to Mom

A lively collection of letters finds Mame, a bright‑eyed secretary, writing home from the bustling world of politics and high society. Through her candid, witty observations she introduces us to a salon of power‑brokers, lobbyists, and the everyday dramas that swirl behind polished doors. Her voice is both playful and perceptive, turning a routine manicure into a window on the concerns of a married man whose wife suffers from an inexplicable “travelling angina.”

The letters unfold like a diary, each episode capturing a different slice of life—whether it’s guessing riddles, listening to gossip, or slipping into glamorous events. Mame’s knack for listening and her sharp humor reveal the human side of a world often cloaked in formality. Listeners will feel the buzz of the era and the charm of a young woman who, while polishing nails, becomes an unexpected confidante to the city’s elite.