About this book
Excuse Me! by Rupert Hughes sweeps listeners onto a coast-to-coast train where romantic entanglements, mistaken identities, and slapstick mishaps make for uproarious entertainment. This dramatic reading—part humor, part stage comedy—follows a cross-section of couples and singles trapped together: a serviceman desperate to wed, a disguised clergyman on holiday, a heartbroken drunk, and a confirmed bachelor who may have found his long-lost love. Hughes’s witty dialogue and brisk pacing capture the social manners and courtship rituals of early 20th-century America, turning a simple journey into a lively exploration of love, ego, and coincidence.
Performed as a full-cast dramatic work, the audiobook showcases sparkling repartee and theatrical timing that bring each eccentric character to life without revealing the plot’s surprises. Listeners should note the text contains period language and racial slurs reflective of its time, which may offend modern audiences; the material is presented as a historical artifact of its era.
Ideal for fans of classic fiction, vintage humor, and ensemble stage plays, this recording is perfect for anyone who enjoys witty dialogue, theatrical performances, and a rollicking, old‑fashioned comedy of manners.
