Yep, I think I agree with pretty much everyone on the list that I've heard of. Except possibly Richard Sharpe, who is too conventionally a hero with attitude for my tastes. He is a bit too powerful as well, I like someone a bit more vulnerable. So I like the books for their action but I'm not obsessed with the character.

How do you feel about Sherlock Holmes? He has a lot of the traits you list but perhaps lacks the emotional angst underneath. As far as I know Holmes hasn't any secrets of his won in his past. So I guess my question is how far from your ideal can a character deviate before you lose interest?


Also, hi! Nice to see you around. I woke up to the fact a few days ago that I keep seeing your name in the same parts as me so I think we have gone around by different routes and ended up in the same fandom again :o)