I am a woman of a certain age and of certain sensibilities—of the Jane Austen variety. I like my male romantic leads in stories that I read—and that I write—to be:
- effortlessly handsome yet not narcissistic about his appearance;
as Harry Kennedy in “The Vicar of Dibley”, 2006 - smoulderingly stubborn, in that he has not been swayed to change the way that he lives his life … yet;
as Sir Guy of Gisborne in “Robin Hood”, 2009 - gentlemanly to a fault, despite his underlying passions that threaten to erupt at any moment (oh goody!);
as John Thornton in “North & South”, 2004 - employing his skills and talents toward a lofty purpose, though often misunderstood;
as Lucas North in “Spooks”, 2009 - and, seemingly unattainable, because every woman loves a challenge;
as John Porter in “Chris Ryan’s Strike Back”, 2010 (original)
So whenever I think of the endlessly talented British actor Richard Armitage in one of his many character incarnations—or even as just himself—I am inspired to reflect upon and paraphrase dear Jane Austen:
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a” large fan following, we “take an eager interest” in his next character portrayal.
Richard Armitage, Jane Hotel photoshoot, 2016
*THUD*!
P.S. Thanks to the following ladies who had earlier shared the images above (in the order shown):
Katie K., Simonne M., Olga, RAFrance, Isabelle W, and Simonne M.
Loved your comments and the photos shiwn
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