
We had a lot of traveling as well as events, so I've fallen behind here. I'm back home now, which at least means I have my desk top computer, which I prefer.
Here's the Wyckham Inn in Winchester, which is an old 18th century one, and has pres

erved a lot of the original features, such as the coaching yard, in this case approached by a narrow lane, and now used for modern coaches -- cars. The stables and coach

houses are thus put to other uses, and prettied up, but you can still see the basics of the back of the inn.
We also had the opportunity to explore Winchester a little. It is a very historic town.
The next day we headed, like the characters in the book, for Maidenhead, via East Green. I think the village now called Bentley might once have been East Green. In any case, it has two period inns, though one is now offices.


We did find a place that just might be a stand-in for Rothgar Abbey -- if the Abbey had burned down in the 19th century and been rebuilt, as happened to Elvetham Hall. It is certainly grand and elegant with stunning grounds. One day we'll visit.
It's now a luxury hotel, and I took the image from
their web site

Then we went on to Maidenhead. The Saracen's Head, where the characters stayed, has gone, but the Bear is mentioned, and here it is. You can see the old arch into the coaching yard on the right.
We had a delightful lunch there with some fans.
Next week we visit various places in the north -- Stockton, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Blackpool, Morecambe, and Leeds.
You can check out the itinerary and other details at
my UK publisher's site.Lady Notorious is now available at good bookstores throughout the UK. If they've sold out, they can order you a copy at no extra charge.
Cheers,
Jo