When Husbands Go Astray by DasTier (PG-13)

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Fandom: HORNBLOWER
Pairing: Horatio Hornblower/William Bush
Author on LJ:dastier
Author Website:Black Adios
Why this must be read:

Ahoy! *raises sail on the Crack Van*

The Hornblower fandom does not live by the A&E movie adaptations alone. There is a distinct and equally as valuable side to the fandom which relies on the original Forester written series of books for inspiration.

There are healthy differences between the movieverse and the bookverse worlds of Hornblower fandom in terms of plot lines, characterizations, and the actual cast of characters itself. And it's all to the good.

My first set of recs will dip into those fics that rely solely or most heavily on the original Forester novels, and the book canon couple -- Horatio Hornblower and William Bush.

When Husbands Go Astray by DasTier is at the top of that list. DasTier's characterizations are spot on. Her Hornblower is conflicted and self-doubting. Her Bush is straightforward, honest, loyal and the perfect subordinate.

This fic can be characterized as erotic in all caps. Lyrical flowing language, a clever use of fabric *g*, and an overall rating of furnace hot.

Read it and you'll never walk into a fabric store with a clear mind again. *g*

When Husbands Go Astray

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To ensure continuity of some sort this fic can also be found on LJ at this link:

When Husbands Go Astray (http://www.livejournal.com/community/ltbush/21992.html)