"My Merry Rockhurst"

In the waning light of an early September night, the mist‑shrouded canals of Bruges cradle a quiet house that once belonged to a circle of English exiles. Within its low, fire‑lit rooms, Viscount Rockhurst—once a trusted friend of King Charles II and former Constable of the Tower—has made a modest refuge after the upheavals of Worcester. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of damp wood and the distant toll of cathedral bells, setting a tone of lingering loyalty tempered by exile’s melancholy.

Against this backdrop, Rockhurst shares a hearth with a close confidant, their conversations hinting at lingering political currents and personal reckonings. As the viscount navigates the subtle intrigues of the Flemish city and the memories of his former court, listeners are drawn into a world where honor, friendship, and the ghosts of past battles mingle with the everyday sounds of a foreign port. The story promises a blend of historical detail and intimate drama, inviting you to follow Rockhurst’s early steps in a life reshaped by loss and new beginnings.