For the timeline I was thinking halfway the 19th century?
That would be around the victorian time. 

My character isn't based on anyone from literature because I'm not familiar enough with many of them. To use what little I know would be an offense to the real thing.
I based her on multiple characters from other television series, books and some of my own additions, changes. I think she'll fit into this setting.
Anyone else have any thoughts about her you'd like to share?

Jester I was thinking, you could still go for a doctor, maybe a Zoologist specialized in birds?