Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:53 The Story begins 00:46:21 Credits and thanks Stacy Aumonier (1877-1928) was an artist, actor, essayist and author, best known for his highly regarded short stories. He was described by his contemporary John Galsworthy as "one of the best short-story writers of all time". He was born in London into an artistic family of Hugenot descent, his father William Aumonier being a well-known architectural sculptor and his uncle James Aumonier a celebrated landscape painter. For those who'd like to read further, I've put some more detailed biographical notes in the video description.
Entirely too cute of a story! This is nothing at all like stories I am naturally drawn to and would select for myself. In fact, I would have passed it by completely had it not been for Simon narrating it and what a wonderful story I would have missed! Thank you Simon for saving me from my own short sightedness. ❤
Millicent Bracegirdle! What a great name. I think next time they ask me my name at Starbucks I'm going to say "Millicent Bracegirdle"😆 Thank you for this fun but intense story Simon. I had a rough day (not as rough as Millicent's) and needed a escape. This did the trick. Hope you have a great holiday. Enjoy the break, you deserve it.😊
Miss Bracegirdle needs her own series of stories I think...in which she unwittingly becomes involved - and probably has a hand in solving - macabre crimes!
Simon, have a wonderful holiday. Don't worry about anything at home.. We, your faithful viewer fans will keep an eye on the store for you! We'll miss you but realize you must rest up that wonderful silky voice once in awhile. Enjoy.
What a fun story. So descriptive. I felt like I was right there in the middle of the panic. I often fall asleep through most stories and have to back track, but listened straight through this one.
Hi, Simon. A story I haven't heard or read narrated by the BEST story teller on the internet. What fun!!! What type acting do you do? Any of that on the internet anywhere? You are a blessing, Simon. Someone I think I would like to know. Thank you for the stories.
Thank you for your lovely comments Tammy. Pre-pandemic my main work was in theatre, with little bits of TV, radio and film along the way. Now audio is my main work! But I'm enjoying it immensely (though I do miss the theatre, and hope to get back there soon....)
Simon, the changes you've added to the channel including the introduction to what you do here, how you present the stories, the little musical touches....really nicely done. I think it's made your channel even better and I've been a fan for a long time!
Yet another quirky little story I’ve never heard before. Many thanks for posting this before your family break,hope you have a wonderful time & thanks again for giving me so many new literal gems to enjoy.✊♥️😊
How lovely. Miss Bracegirdle had herself an adventure and proved herself, ultimately, resourceful. She had led a restricted life (how could she not with a name like that?) and I hope she'll have more adventures. 😀
Yes. Ultimately she grew in stature from the experience. Such a delightfully quirky and proper lady who found within herself the capacity to withhold facile judgements, the discretion of whom to share her experience with, to query her upbringing , and the presence of mind and resourcefulness to get out of an intolerable situation . Wouldn't it be lovely to see her grow through other tales.
Its not what I expected... It also showed the power of prayer... A most intense adventure inside a room.. relieved that it has a happy ending...wow.. Thank you ❤❤.
I’m not sure how a google search on Stacy’s sister, Minnie Aumonier (poet and painter) led me here but it was great to discover a Stacy Aumonier short story in excellent audio. The Aumoniers were an extraordinary family of talented artists, craftspeople, actors and writers. It’s hard to comprehend just how famous Stacy Aumonier was for his short stories in the early 20th century, and how almost completely forgotten he is today.
Lovely to have another story from you, with all the attending information. I had never heard of this author. Perhaps one day the heroine will tell her grandchildren about her adventure!
A real little gem of a story! I love those stories where not a lot actually happens eventwise but lots happens in terms of the changing awareness of the protagonist. I’d love you to do some more stories like this, thank you so much 😊 Also I consider myself quite well read but had never heard of this author before!
The Victorian/Edwardian Era's have always fascinated me whether decor, art, literature. Love your storytelling and painting the picture within each story. Blessed Be from Tennessee. )O(
That was a great story. I laughed out loud. What a callous creature I've become!!!😂 Poor Miss Bracegirdle. She's a terrific character. What a brilliant author Stacey was, may he rest in peace. My grandfather also died of TB although it was in the 1950s when he was in his fifties. Thanks for these stories Simon. You really do read them so very well.
I absolutely love listening to you narrate these wonderful stories Simon. This Story was wonderful ! I too start saying my Prayers when things go wrong ! 😊 Please Stay Reading to Us Forever ! xx
All I can say is I was a nervous wreck during his entire episode with her under the bed when she get out would she not get out of course I knew she would thank you
Haha, nice! 😄Tongue in cheek but the author plays it straight, without an exaggerated wink to the audience! (I also feel Simon takes the same approach in rendering the narration)👍 I’d love to read on to see how this episode affected her going forward… Lovely as always, Mr Stanhope!
Thank you Simon for making me step out of my usual paths. A nicely read and nicely written piece with an unexpected intensity - it takes me back to the Morning Story on Radio 4, circa nineteen seventy-cough😄
Having finished Christmas at Thompson Hall and then listening to Miss Bracegirdles predicament, I can't help but note the similarities of these charming short stories.
Just made 5:03 😃 and its Exactly what I hoped for. Had a most stressful day and thought how about a cuppa with dear Aunt Jane, maybe Hercule Poirot? Would be nice to sit and (politely) stare. Lol! Oh, well... here we are in the present. Tyvmuch👑💕👑
Aspiring voice-actor here! I came here to hear the correct pronunciation of the author's last name for a Librivox recording I'm finishing. When I'm done, I'll be sure to come listen to the rest of your work.
If you don't listen to this story your really missing out! He reads this as if you are right there with her. Wrong place at the wrong time. This story has twists and twirls done with proper etiquette.
The only would've made it better is when the chamber maid ask if she wanted tea and she said Yeah, make it a double. ORRRR, Her hand got stuck in the mail slot 💀💀💀
This was so funny. Wonderful narrative. Thank you Simon. My only criticism is why didn't the 'heroine' look for an escape out of a window. Still, if she had perhaps the story would have been very different!
This one has such levity compared to all the others I’ve listened to. Your interpretation of this rather neurotic spinster made me laugh out loud😂 Thank you
You may enjoy Christmas at Thompson Hall, by Anthony Trollope; I was hoping to have uploaded it by now but have had technical difficulties - hoping to get them resolved soon. However, you can hear it on my Bandcamp page in the meantime: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-at-thompson-hall
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:53 The Story begins
00:46:21 Credits and thanks
Stacy Aumonier (1877-1928) was an artist, actor, essayist and author, best known for his highly regarded short stories. He was described by his contemporary John Galsworthy as "one of the best short-story writers of all time". He was born in London into an artistic family of Hugenot descent, his father William Aumonier being a well-known architectural sculptor and his uncle James Aumonier a celebrated landscape painter. For those who'd like to read further, I've put some more detailed biographical notes in the video description.
Thank you for the timestamps! I really like the forwards that you do with bio’s and synopses, both written & voiced!
Entirely too cute of a story! This is nothing at all like stories I am naturally drawn to and would select for myself. In fact, I would have passed it by completely had it not been for Simon narrating it and what a wonderful story I would have missed! Thank you Simon for saving me from my own short sightedness. ❤
Same here...excellently put.
We've been there...🥰
Exactly!!Simon’s clever curation of the stories he reads make the all worth a listen!!
This character’s ability to overthink is genius!! 👏🏻📖
I cannot begin to express just how much your readings have added to the happiness of my life. Heartfelt thanks. 😊
Ditto 💞
Millicent Bracegirdle! What a great name. I think next time they ask me my name at Starbucks I'm going to say "Millicent Bracegirdle"😆
Thank you for this fun but intense story Simon. I had a rough day (not as rough as Millicent's) and needed a escape. This did the trick.
Hope you have a great holiday. Enjoy the break, you deserve it.😊
💜 with you on that!!! Isn't it faaaaab!
Miss Bracegirdle needs her own series of stories I think...in which she unwittingly becomes involved - and probably has a hand in solving - macabre crimes!
Well Miss Bracegirdle is now in the public domain, so no reason why not!
I thought it was hilarious and I really agree with you!👍💛
beneath that rigidly demure and proper exterior lies a tiger of resource, wisdom and discretion.
Something on the spooky side would be delicious!
Google "Misses Bracegirdle's Night of Fear"
This was charming, thank you Simon. I thought I had heard the surname "Bracegirdle" before. Sure enough, the Bracegirdles were Hobbits of the Shire.
I was wondering where I had seen the name.
Related to the 18th century actress, Anne Bracegirdle, by any chance?
I found myself smiling all the way through! Thank you for another story by someone I don't think I've heard of.
Simon, have a wonderful holiday. Don't worry about anything at home.. We, your faithful viewer fans will keep an eye on the store for you! We'll miss you but realize you must rest up that wonderful silky voice once in awhile. Enjoy.
What a fun story. So descriptive. I felt like I was right there in the middle of the panic. I often fall asleep through most stories and have to back track, but listened straight through this one.
Hi, Simon. A story I haven't heard or read narrated by the BEST story teller on the internet. What fun!!!
What type acting do you do? Any of that on the internet anywhere?
You are a blessing, Simon. Someone I think I would like to know.
Thank you for the stories.
Thank you for your lovely comments Tammy. Pre-pandemic my main work was in theatre, with little bits of TV, radio and film along the way. Now audio is my main work! But I'm enjoying it immensely (though I do miss the theatre, and hope to get back there soon....)
What a lovely story Simon with a little twist in the tail. Not what I usually listen to but I'm glad I did
This is my favorite story that Alfred Hitchcock put a new spin on as well! YOURS IS MY FAVORITE SIMON!
I need to find that episode. Do you remember the title of it?
Oh really?! They are currently showing his series on sky arts (in the uk). Would be fun to catch this episode
Simon, the changes you've added to the channel including the introduction to what you do here, how you present the stories, the little musical touches....really nicely done. I think it's made your channel even better and I've been a fan for a long time!
I love the little twist about doing "her duty" - it took me a while to work it out, and I'm a vicar!
Oh, poor Miss Bracegirdle: it’s so cringeworthy! Will I make it through to the end!? 😬
Yet another quirky little story I’ve never heard before.
Many thanks for posting this before your family break,hope you have a wonderful time & thanks again for giving me so many new literal gems to enjoy.✊♥️😊
I first read this story in middle school, which would be about 50 years ago now. How absolutely lovely to hear your rendition of it! Delightful.
How lovely. Miss Bracegirdle had herself an adventure and proved herself, ultimately, resourceful. She had led a restricted life (how could she not with a name like that?) and I hope she'll have more adventures. 😀
Yes. Ultimately she grew in stature from the experience. Such a delightfully quirky and proper lady who found within herself the capacity to withhold facile judgements, the discretion of whom to share her experience with, to query her upbringing , and the presence of mind and resourcefulness to get out of an intolerable situation . Wouldn't it be lovely to see her grow through other tales.
Its not what I expected... It also showed the power of prayer... A most intense adventure inside a room.. relieved that it has a happy ending...wow.. Thank you ❤❤.
I’m not sure how a google search on Stacy’s sister, Minnie Aumonier (poet and painter) led me here but it was great to discover a Stacy Aumonier short story in excellent audio. The Aumoniers were an extraordinary family of talented artists, craftspeople, actors and writers.
It’s hard to comprehend just how famous Stacy Aumonier was for his short stories in the early 20th century, and how almost completely forgotten he is today.
I'm glad you found your way here! Thanks for listening and taking the time to comment
Just what I needed. Thank you Simon 🌺
Lovely to have another story from you, with all the attending information. I had never heard of this author. Perhaps one day the heroine will tell her grandchildren about her adventure!
One of the most amusing and thoroughly entertaining short stories I've ever heard. It was as if I was right there with her. Thank you, Simon.
Thanks for listening Bill, glad to know you enjoyed it!
Delightful story, masterfully narrated! Thank you, Simon 🙏
A real little gem of a story! I love those stories where not a lot actually happens eventwise but lots happens in terms of the changing awareness of the protagonist. I’d love you to do some more stories like this, thank you so much 😊 Also I consider myself quite well read but had never heard of this author before!
Love it love it love it! Thank you so much Simon- you just get better & better!🌟
Delightful thank you Simon
The Victorian/Edwardian Era's have always fascinated me whether decor, art, literature. Love your storytelling and painting the picture within each story.
Blessed Be from Tennessee. )O(
Fab story , Thank you , I am so glad the little lady had the wherewithal to Brace her Girdle and get herself organised despite that shocking ordeal .
“It is that which takes place in the heart”….. Simon, a heartwarming story and, as always, your voice,- companion of winter evenings.
That was a great story. I laughed out loud. What a callous creature I've become!!!😂 Poor Miss Bracegirdle. She's a terrific character. What a brilliant author Stacey was, may he rest in peace. My grandfather also died of TB although it was in the 1950s when he was in his fifties. Thanks for these stories Simon. You really do read them so very well.
Appreciated, thanks Adrienne
That was a lot of FUN. Thank you!
The very brave Miss Bracegirdle!
Thank you.
Thanks! I’ve been watching for your next installation.
I'm so moved! 😳😍🤯
What an excellent character study of a plot! Brilliant.
love this story Simon , did he write more like this as it would be great to listen to them
He certainly did write many stories, and I hope to read some more of them in the future. Thanks JD
@@BitesizedAudio Yes, please.
Magnifique, cher Simon. Ooh la-la-la la-la la-la-la-la-la!❤
What a quaint story! Thank you Simon for picking the best ones to delight your readers. 🎩 I’m off to find that Hitchcock adaptation 😁
I absolutely love listening to you narrate these wonderful stories Simon. This Story was wonderful ! I too start saying my Prayers when things go wrong ! 😊 Please Stay Reading to Us Forever ! xx
Thank you Josephine! I'll do my best!
that was great fun and beautifully read Thank you.
Marvelous reading. Spot on! So enjoyable
All I can say is I was a nervous wreck during his entire episode with her under the bed when she get out would she not get out of course I knew she would thank you
Love the accordion music, very suitable for such a tale.
Haha, nice! 😄Tongue in cheek but the author plays it straight, without an exaggerated wink to the audience! (I also feel Simon takes the same approach in rendering the narration)👍 I’d love to read on to see how this episode affected her going forward…
Lovely as always, Mr Stanhope!
Thanks @grimtt, glad to know you enjoyed it
💚”History she liked, and botany, and reading about strange foreign lands”💚
Such good fun. Thank you Simon.♥️🇦🇺😎
Marvellous! Bravo as always Simon. Xxxx
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Laura
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks
The story and narration are very gripping indeed!
Thank you Simon for making me step out of my usual paths.
A nicely read and nicely written piece with an unexpected intensity - it takes me back to the Morning Story on Radio 4, circa nineteen seventy-cough😄
What a absolute little gem thank u Simon 💜😀
An interesting story, beautifully narrated as always.
Thanks Simon Sir
You're most welcome, thanks for listening and for your kind comments
Brilliant story, brilliantly performed.
Thank you Carole, appreciated
Fabulously charming. Thank you. X
Oh yes, and I love all of Simon’s narrations. I am a huge fan.
A truly delightful comedy. Thankyou and the writer.
That story made me chuckle.. loved it , thank you. 😊
You’re welcome 😊 Glad you enjoyed it
Having finished Christmas at Thompson Hall and then listening to Miss Bracegirdles predicament, I can't help but note the similarities of these charming short stories.
Thank you for the excellent narration of this delightful story!
It almost could be a scene play for Hyacinth Bucket ,Keeping up appearance’s LoL
Charming. Much like the baroness Orczy tale of the mustard plaster
I love your voice and how you read each story. I’m new to your channel and I’m quite enjoying it.
This is hilarious and reminds me of Mr. Pickwick entering the wrong room at the inn.
How awful😳😰the experience of Miss B ... not the narration 😉nice outro score *TY Simon*
Just made 5:03 😃 and its Exactly what I hoped for. Had a most stressful day and thought how about a cuppa with dear Aunt Jane, maybe Hercule Poirot? Would be nice to sit and (politely) stare. Lol! Oh, well... here we are in the present.
Tyvmuch👑💕👑
Brilliant! 👏Both the story and the reading performance.🌸 Thanks. Waiting for the next ones.
Delightful! Thank YOU!!😊
Well done! Tjank you for a most enjoyable story.
Excellent as always 👌 💐💐
Delightful! More like this please.💕
Thanks so much for this story Simon, I so enjoyed it 😀👍
What a great job you do here.
Aspiring voice-actor here! I came here to hear the correct pronunciation of the author's last name for a Librivox recording I'm finishing. When I'm done, I'll be sure to come listen to the rest of your work.
Thanks for dropping by! And good luck with the recording... which story are you reading? I'd like to do some more Aumonier at some point
Listening for a second time with a friend.
Thanks for sharing!
This is hilarious! I switched off some violent tv drama to listen to this story and it is both soothing and amusing!
Thanks!
Thank you, much appreciated
Thank you Simon
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Poor Miss Bracegirdle's imaginings. Thank you.
New to your channel Simon, really enjoying your works thank you. 😊.
Wonderful, thanks for listening Tony
I loved it!
Bravo! 👏
"Gertrude Peppercorn" is a great name 😀
Delightful.
Thankyou, you are brilliant! As soon as I can afford to, I will show my gratitude by joining your channel. Much love 🌈🌞❤️👍
She can't help but remind me of Hyacinth Bucket (it's pronounced "bouquet")
In Simple Gematria, Bible coding, Hyacinth=(88 murdered) which seems appropo for Simon's stories! 😆
Thanks so much for your support DreadArkive
Relatable.
If you don't listen to this story your really missing out! He reads this as if you are right there with her.
Wrong place at the wrong time. This story has twists and twirls done with proper etiquette.
Have a beautiful vacation!! 🌊🚂🚀🚀🎠🏕✨🌿🌷🌱
Enjoyable.
Oh I think we’ve all been there, Miss Bracegirdle…
The only would've made it better is when the chamber maid ask if she wanted tea and she said Yeah, make it a double. ORRRR, Her hand got stuck in the mail slot 💀💀💀
This was so funny. Wonderful narrative. Thank you Simon. My only criticism is why didn't the 'heroine' look for an escape out of a window. Still, if she had perhaps the story would have been very different!
Thanks Susan. I think it does say in the story that they're on the fifth floor and there was no balcony, so the window option would be tricky!
What a wonderful funny tale ..lts a little embarressing to see so much of myself in Miss Bracegirdle ..🥴🥴🥴🙄
Is there more of this woman to be found? If there is please read more of her.
This one has such levity compared to all the others I’ve listened to. Your interpretation of this rather neurotic spinster made me laugh out loud😂 Thank you
... ' SPLENDIDIDDLIENDID '... THANKS FOR THE ENJOYMENT..😇.. HAVE AN APPLE 🍎 ...
Good heavens! No chintz! How ever did she manage?
Algernon Bracegirdle-Boisedragon
Anyone?
Beautifully narrated but please would it be possible to add in some nice stories that aren’t detective or ghost stories . Almost impossible to find !
You may enjoy Christmas at Thompson Hall, by Anthony Trollope; I was hoping to have uploaded it by now but have had technical difficulties - hoping to get them resolved soon. However, you can hear it on my Bandcamp page in the meantime: bitesizedaudio.bandcamp.com/album/christmas-at-thompson-hall
What a boring story ! Beautifully told.