Classics · Romance
Persuasion
Anne Elliot was persuaded years ago to turn down the man she loved. When Captain Wentworth, now wealthy and successful, returns to her circle, she has to face feelings she thought were gone.
- First published
- 1817
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you love a quiet, mature second-chance romance with perfectly judged restraint.
Skip this if you want sparkling banter, since this is more reflective than Austen's sunnier books.
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