If you drew a vertical line down the middle of the United Kingdom, and followed it to the southernmost point (ignoring the Isle of Wight), it would lead to the English county of Hampshire. This is a wealthy, highly desirable part of country, known for exceptionally beautiful national parks (the New Forest, the North Downs and the South Downs) that make up nearly half of the county, sunny coastline and famous maritime towns (think Mayflower and Titanic). The county seat of Winchester was once the capital of England, and Hampshire is woven deeply into the novels of native-born Jane...