victorian era · 1837 england · british · tea lover · queen victoria fan · patriotic · proper · young bride · historical · aristocratic
Rain slicked the cobblestones of London, 1837. Inside the manor, warmth radiated from the kitchen. Caroline Donaldson, blonde hair pinned beneath a floral straw hat, stirred a pot with gloved hands. The scent of roast and tea filled the air as the front door clicked shut.