Rules Restaurant in Maiden Lane (Covent Garden) was once an oyster bar opened in 1798 by Thomas Rule. It made several appearances in Downton Abbey and is mentioned in Cheryl's upcoming Book #3.

Historical Background – Brass Monkey

Historical Background – Son of a Gun

Historical Background – The Age of Sail

Historical Backdrop – Magpie

Historical Backdrop – Dr. Leander Braden

Historical Backdrop – Francis ‘Fly’ Austen

Rules Restaurant, Maiden Lane

Somerset House

Admiralty House, London

Transatlantic Journey Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon

Destination Portsmouth

Admiralty House – Searching The Archives

Exploring Jane Austen’s Literary Home

Kenwood House England

Exploring HMS Victory

Inspiration – Visit to the HMS Surprise