Beacon Hill Vol 1 Episodes 14 Author:Jerry Robbins New England, 1898. The Prescott Family is Boston. In that bygone golden age, Patriarch Charles presides over both his shipping line and family with a sure and strong hand while his wife Jocelyn wants to become more active in local affairs. Their children, Marietta, Aurora and Barton find themselves trying to make their way in a constantly chan... more »ging world - filled with social upheaval and technological advancements. Meanwhile, The Prescott's house staff, under the supervision of the taciturn Williams, is charged with keeping the house in order - a task made far more complicated by the constant interference of the family and Charles's sharp-tongued mother Augusta. Then, of course, there is the matter of the Hull family, whom Charles bears a grudge against for reasons unknown. Effortlessly integrating historical events into its narrative and filled with intrigue, warmth, and drama writ large, the Colonial Radio Theatre invites you into the Prescott household for an evocative, unforgettable depiction of Boston life as lived by those who set the pace. Williams has set an extra place for you at the table - won't you join us on Beacon Hill?« less