Wentworth is my weakness

For some women cowboys are their weakness but for me, it’s Captain Wentworth. I have a confession to make. I couldn’t wait until January 13th to watch Persuasion. It is, after all, my favorite Jane Austen novel. The minute someone posted the ITV movie on YouTube last summer I sat in front of my computer and watched it. Mind you, I will still watch it when it airs tomorrow and I’ve pre-ordered the DVD from Amazon. There is just something about Wentworth that makes him stand out to me over all the other Austen heroes. Apparently I’m not the only one that loves him and will have to challenge author and Austenphile, Laurie Viera Rigler to a duel at dawn for him.

I made a friend read his letter. She gushes, “I believe that I would die, or at the very least, feel faint, if a guy sent me a letter like that.” Listen up, gentlemen. You don’t realize that that’s all it takes.  Not jewels or expensive trips or even flowers, just something that comes straight from the heart that no price can be placed upon.” The actor that portrays Wentworth in the Masterpiece/ITV movie is a very good physical actor. Just watch him even when he’s not speaking. Which is a lot because Wentworth doesn’t speak much.

Monday I will review the movie. Believe me there are things I am dying to discuss. Be prepared for spoilers.