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Fandom Category: The Patriot
Pairing: Col. William Tavington/OFC
Fic Title: Et in Arcadia Ego
Author: Arsinoe de Blassenville
Link: http://www.fanfiction.net/s/1560120/1/Et_In_Arcadia_Ego
Rating/Warning(s): M
Genre: Drama/Historical Romance
WIP?: Complete and Completely Awesome

Why This Must Be Read: The Tavington character in the movie was OOT!Eebil and unbelievable, despite the luvverliness of Jason Isaacs' portrayal.  In Arsinoe's hands, his actions are sympathetic and even make sense!  And don't be frightened by the OFC; the character comes across as a believable woman of her era.  She isn't a modern superheroine, beloved of all, nor is she anyone's victim.  The relationship between the two characters is touching and romantic.  The supporting characters, both canon and original, are wonderfully drawn, and the historical detail is a delight to read.  Don't miss this fic; the next time they run "The Patriot" on TBS you'll be rooting for the "evil" British Dragoon.  A big, meaty, wonderful, sigh-inducing historical, done brilliantly.

ETA:  Oh, yeah; even though Tavington's movie story ends (presumably) badly, this story is not a downer.