The Map
Landmarks & Townsfolk
Nestled in a green valley somewhere in England lies Rivercombe. The village was founded on a hillside bordered by the River Moss, which flows into the sea about ten miles to the West.
Below is a list of its landmarks and the characters associated with them.
Knight Books
The Knight Sisters
Two well-read sisters passionate about art and literature who run the bookshop and host poetry readings. They live above the shop.
Priory's Garden
Mr Bartlett
The keeper of the Priory's Garden, he is deeply attentive to the well-being of the village's plants and trees. A botanist at heart, he also sells his homemade jams at the market.
The Village Shop
Mr Jenkins
A young Welshman who recently settled in Rivercombe. He sells goods of every kind, from fine teas and biscuits to loose spices and bottled ink.
St Ethelbert's Church
Reverend Highbury & his wife Augusta
Reverend Highbury is a scholarly man writing a History of the Parish while Mrs Highbury is a well-spoken lady who organises the annual charity fair.
Moore Cottage
Miss Fortescue and her great-niece Beatrice
A beloved elderly woman and former painter who lives with her teenage great-niece, Beatrice, who aspires to become a beekeeper. Their garden is widely considered the finest in the village.
Stockbridge Manor
Lord & Lady Luckington
The couple inherited the estate. They are busy installing modern electric lighting, renovating the ballroom, and filling the house with artist friends for lavish parties.
The Red Lion Inn
Mr & Mrs Melford and their children
A family said to be established in Rivercombe before the Norman Conquest. They brew their own ale and host the local cricket matches.
The Orchard
Miss Mallowan & Miss Eliott
A community-minded couple who run the fruit estate. Between hours spent at the cider press, they faithfully maintain Honeychurch Mill, keeping it open to all.