The Byzantine Omelette

Length: 11 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

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In this engaging tale by Saki, Sophie Chattel-Monkheim, a socialist by conviction and by marriage, navigates the complexities of hosting a distinguished guest—the Duke of Serbia—at her house party. Determined to impress despite her political leanings, she enlists an emergency chef known for his Byzantine omelettes, setting off a chain of hilarious misadventures that disrupt the entire household. This story captures Saki's trademark wit and satirical commentary on Edwardian society.

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