A SAKI DOUBLE PLAY! THE OPEN WINDOW and A MATTER OF SENTIMENT by H.H.MUNRO (SAKI)
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A SAKI DOUBLE PLAY! THE OPEN WINDOW and A MATTER OF SENTIMENT by H.H.MUNRO (SAKI)
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In this iconic tale of mischief and misdirection, a nervous visitor named Framton Nuttel arrives at a quiet country house seeking rest and recovery. But when he's greeted by the host's precocious niece, Vera, he's drawn into a chilling tale of loss, longing — and an open window that never closes.
Saki's razor-sharp wit and love of the unexpected are on full display here, as he turns a simple social call into a masterclass in narrative sleight-of-hand. A story about nerves, storytelling, and the fine line between truth and invention, The Open Window remains one of the most beloved short stories in English literature. 🐎 "A Matter of Sentiment" — Show Notes Summary
It's the eve of a major horse race, and the guests at Lady Susan's country house are in a quiet frenzy. Everyone wants to place a winning bet — but with no clear favorite and their hostess disapproving of gambling, the scheming must be done in whispers and winks.
Enter Clovis, ever the agent of chaos, who discovers a potential inside source: the butler's second cousin, a stable lad with privileged knowledge. What follows is a deliciously dry comedy of manners, deception, and social subterfuge, as Saki skewers the pretensions of the upper crust with his trademark elegance and bite. Music: 🎵 Danse Macabre Op. 40 – Camille Saint-Saëns (1936 Stokowski/Philadelphia Orchestra recording) (archive.org in Bing)
This version features Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra, with a violin solo by Alexander Hilsberg. It's a historic 1936 recording, beautifully restored and freely available for use under public domain.
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