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Just to lower the tone - which literary hero/ine would you most like to cop off with?

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artifarti · 08/06/2009 19:26

I developed a huge crush on Tom Jones (eponymous hero of Henry Fielding novel) whilst at university. I thought he was a bit racy and go-getting, whilst at heart a thoroughly decent chap (ah, my Professor would be proud of that literary summary...)

Shortly after, I heard they were to make a film of it and, Reader, my heart raced.

After months of fevered speculation I found out that the lead role had gone to Max Beesly . Nooooo, wrong, wrong, wrong!

So, which literary figure has most set your heart/loins a-flutter?

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Sunshinemummy · 11/06/2009 10:10

Oh I lurve Lord Peter Wimsey.

Nighbynight · 11/06/2009 09:24

Miles Calverleigh is my favourite Georgette Heyer hero as well. He's a thoroughly modern hero really - goes and makes a fortune all by himself and comes back and buys the family mansion. And is very kind hearted. And funny. sigh

Takver · 11/06/2009 08:47

Actually, if we're talking long term commitment to a Georgette Heyer hero, I'd pick Miles from The Black Sheep - less rakish, but I think less wearing over the long term.

MoominmammasHandbag · 10/06/2009 23:10

If we're talking Pratchett, its got to be Greebo.

procrastinatingparent · 10/06/2009 23:04

Ooooooh, slayerette - I had forgotten! The one in Venetia is Lord Damerel and I think he might have won over Sylvester - definitely her most rakish hero.

cheapskatemum · 10/06/2009 22:59

I fancied Leslie Durrell, Tristan Farnon and Dick from the Famous Five - I obviously had a thing for younger brothers. Would have made do with Gerald Durrell if Leslie was too busy shooting things.

Also would have liked to bonk Darcy and Henry from TTW.

HarleyQuinn · 10/06/2009 22:50

Lestat, Armand or Marius - from the Anne Rice vampire chronicals

mummypig · 10/06/2009 22:33

Gilbert Blythe
The Wizard Howell
Sparrowhawk, definitely

There must be more... this thread is reminding me of loads of books from my childhood.

Takver · 10/06/2009 22:00

Another vote for Justin the Duke of Avon - I can see there'll be blows before this thread ends . Age 15 I would definitely have chosen Pennington though.

These days maybe Merlin from the Amber books (or maybe even Corwin).

slayerette · 10/06/2009 21:50

Sharpe - so rough and ready.

Ranger, Morelli... Ranger AND Morelli...together

Many of Georgette Heyer's heroes. The Devil's Cub and the one in Venetia (whose name escapes me) particular favourites, as is Worth.

Patrick Pennington probably my first literary crush; Rupert Campbell-Black another early one.

Sigh.

starmucks · 10/06/2009 21:47

Body of a 17 year old, mind of an 80 year old.....think I've just killed my own fantasy.

HopeForTheBestExpectTheWorst · 10/06/2009 21:46

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yappybluedog · 10/06/2009 21:45

actually, he's probably knocking on for 100

I still would

yappybluedog · 10/06/2009 21:44

Edward Cullen is really about 80, is that worse?

gremlindolphin · 10/06/2009 21:41

Robert Kincaid - Bridges of Madison County but in the book not the film.

starmucks · 10/06/2009 21:34

Impossible to like Rochester after reading Wide Sargasso Sea.

Feeling slightly creepy about it but, Edward Cullen. He is only 17.

yappybluedog · 10/06/2009 21:21

Maxim de Winter, I agree

reading Rebecca at the mo and he is quite firm, is he not?

othersideofthefence · 10/06/2009 20:02

Ooooh Maxim De Winter

I would say Nathaniel from 'Last of the Mohicans'

In the film (played by Daniel Day Lewis) he is called Nathaniel Poe, but in the book he is called Natty Bumpo.
No one could lust over a Natty Bumpo

Joycey29 · 10/06/2009 20:01

Scarily I thought it was only Mr Darcy for me but having read these posts I realise that there are more...
Silk - from The Belgariad
Sirius Black - Harry Potter
The Rector in Rebecca Shaws novels
Oooh I'm off to find a book!

Lakota · 10/06/2009 19:59

Edward Cullen

Aragorn

Can't believe no one has mentioned the mighty DICK SHARPE and his 'mocking scar' and mighty blade (DH made me read them, then saw the Sean Bean adaptations, yum)

PiggyPenguin · 10/06/2009 19:49

Effie Ahem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hands off my Sam if you please!

Although I am having Captain Rory Frost from Trade Winds for when Sam is busy .

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artifarti · 10/06/2009 19:28

I was thinking Maxim De Winter but suspect I only really want him for his house.

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EffiePerine · 10/06/2009 19:17

and if Pratchett is allowed, I'm having Vimes

EffiePerine · 10/06/2009 19:16

Peter Wimsey (despite him being a skinny blond)

gallusbesom · 10/06/2009 19:13

Lovely to see fellow Jack Parlabane lusters!