Though many students might prefer going to London, Maldon provides closer amenities for those without a car or unwilling to pay for a cab. Several pubs are available, though the Rose and Crown is notable for having been where Excalibur spent a good deal of their downtime. Also of note is the Plume Library, home to many rare books.
She calmed down, wiping her eyes, "Some families here are very much about appearances. And the more history the family has, the more they tend to be about appearances."