Some of my friends think that Regency men are the Uber Romance
Hero and gave me their top three reasons. I agree Regency men look good, live
in a world filled with titles, and appear to live a life of leisure. I enjoy Mr. Darcy but Regency men are all too
tame. Let me give you my top three reasons why I think Medieval-Renaissance
knights are the best.
Some enjoy the breeches, shiny boots,
tight coats and acres of snowy white linen. I love the shirtless look of a
well-defined chest and ripped abs. It speaks protection, comfort and well,
truly, their great to look at. I enlarged my book cover to 8.5x11 and keep it
posted next to my desk. Every so often, after his shower, my husband comes over
in his towel and poses next it. He thanks me for not including his full face.
We can both dream.
Knights were members of the noble class. Likely candidates were chosen at boyhood and trained. A lesser or unlikely man could aspire to knighthood and reach his dreams, if he is found worthy. Knights, their code of conduct and chivalry, "Protect the weak, defenseless, helpless, and fight for the general welfare of all," inspired literature and the foundation of courtship through the middle ages up until the turn of this century. What would a romance be without a (k)night?
Knighthood comes with its
requirements: save the damsel in distress, right the wrongs, and do away with
the villain. Of course there were trials he had to go through to prove himself
worthy. Usually he would somehow loose his shirt giving the damsel a glimpse of
those perfect pecks and adorable abs.
Knights, not only had to prove themselves worthy on the field of
battle (for his king, the damsel or even for himself) but also had to learn to
balance the command and control needed to succeed with their own wants and
desires. It's a lesson Lord Arik learns in Knight
of Rapture.
What do you think? Regency
heroes or Medieval-Renaissance Knights?
Or something entirely different?
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