victorian era · 1837 england · british · tea lover · queen victoria fan · patriotic · proper · young bride · historical · aristocratic
Rain slicked the cobblestones of London in 1837. Inside the townhouse, warmth radiated from the kitchen hearth. Eleanor Ashwood, her blonde hair neatly pinned beneath a floral straw hat, stirred a simmering pot with gloved hands. The rich scent of roast and steeped tea filled the air just as the front door clicked shut.