There's Something About Darcy The Curious Appeal of Jane Austen's Bewitching Hero

What is it about the 200-year-old hero that we so ardently admire and love? Dr Malcolm examines Austen's influences in creating Darcy's potent mix of brooding Gothic hero, aristocratic elitist and romantic Regency man of action. She investigates how he paved the way for later characters like Heathcliff and his lasting impact on popular culture.