For our second BRASS Stacks, we are featuring one of the greatest short story writers of the pre-War years, H.H. Munro, who wrote as Saki. This brilliant journalist-turned-short story writer was one of the great wits of the Edwardian age. Orphaned at age 2, Munro was raised by his grandmother and a household of puritanical aunts. (In both his comic … Read More
BRASS Episode 20: The End of the Affair
As news of the approaching catastrophe spreads, our friends seek escape, while high above the melee, Lord Whitestone attempts a difficult negotiation. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 19: War On All Fronts
Ponder and Cyril have a conversation, unwanted guests are rather insistent, and Lord Whitestone performs an aeronautical feat. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 18: Apples and Coppers
Lord Whitestone makes a purchase, the Brasses contemplate more extreme measures and Ponder Wright visits a street fair. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 17: Unwanted Callers
The enemies are at the door, and Gwendolyn and Cyril make a trip across the street as things get stickier. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 16: Inside Voices
Lord Brass sends a distress call out through unconventional means, and Ponder Wright hears it. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 15: The First Wave
The assault on the Brass home begins, and Mrs. Drake handles a difficult situation adroitly. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 14: Preparing for the Day
It’s a lovely September morning in London. But while the Brasses prepare for their day, something’s afoot on Babbage Street. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 13: Upstairs and Downstairs
Over breakfast, the family discusses politics, philosophy and wardrobe, while downstairs, talk among the servants hints at a gathering storm. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS
BRASS Episode 12: The Cabinet Meeting
A gathering of London’s criminal bosses by the Crime Minister reveals his plans to destroy the Brass family. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS