My Top Five Historical Romance Couples
Rose Dewitt Bukater and Jack Dawson / Titanic
Rose is a high status woman whose set to marry Cal Hockley in a bid to save her and her mom from losing their status. But things change when she boards the ship titanic and she meets the penniless artist jack. In him she finds the freedom and randomness of life she has been dreaming of experiencing. They fight to be together, but with the ties of her engagement to the ruthless Cal and the ship hitting an iceberg in the end it seems not to be.
Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy / Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth is a headstrong woman who wants to find a loving husband. She gets the opposite it seems when she’s insulted by the rich and pompous Mr. Darcy. From this point on she steps on his toes every chance she gets in a bid to understand why he is the way he is. Meanwhile Mr Darcy is falling hard for her and she can’t help doing the same. But it becomes a battle of pridefulness when they both hide behind false indifference. I love how Darcy is the one to crack first admitting his love for Elizabeth and although she rejects him. After all the mess is cleared Elizabeth realizes they’re both flawed in the same way being too stuck their ways but regardless they love each other and that’s that.
Akkiz and Batuga / Destan
Years ago the new found peace between two tribes Dag and Gok was ruined by a lie. Tilsim a daughter of the Khan of Dag and second wife of Alpagu the Khan of Gok was accused of betrayal to her tribe. So Alpagu killed her and devastated the Dag tribe by slaying the Khan and sending the rest to be nomadic.
Now years later Akkiz a warrior of Dag is determined to get revenge against Alpagu. In his rampage he killed her father but she resonates with another orphan Alpagu’s Son, Batuga. Together Akkiz and Batuga join forces to dispel the evil plaguing their country and unite the tribes. With this journey revisiting the past they’re able to heal and find peace with the love and support they have for one another.
Sheng Minglan and Gu Tingye / The Story Of Minglan
Minglan is the sixth daughter of scholarly family. Her status is not high due to her mother being a concubine and she suffered greatly learning how to act so as not to drawn attention to herself. Her outward demeanor is quiet and shy but on the inside she’s fierce and clever. Alas it seems she may have to pretend and be careful for a lifetime that is until Gu Tingye a caring and ferocious General asks for her hand. Minglan is hesitant given how temperamental he is, but once she sees his understanding and respect for her, she happily accepts. Although it’s tough navigating their differing personalities and they encounter obstacles from their not only family but the imperial court they face it head on together.
Jodhaa Bai and Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar / Jodhaa Akbar
Jodhaa the daughter of King Bharmal Of Amer was promised in marriage alliance with Akbar the Emperor of the Mughal Empire. This is strengthen ties between the Rajputs and Mughals. Although there was heavy opposition because of their differing religions Jodhaa being Hindu and Akbar Muslim. Not to mention Jodhaa herself objecting to the nuptials. But despite this they were married.
Still understandably, Jodhaa was distant with Akbar. But he understood and gave Jodhaa the space to come to love him. He picked out gifts for her and even built her a temple so she could worship freely. Akbar held great respect for her beliefs. Eventually his patience and effort moved Jodhaa’s heart. Slowly they developed a great love and care for each other. Although the people against their love still persisted to tear apart their union, thanks to their undying commitment they endured.