Persuasion | Jane Austen

Anne Elliot is a humble twenty-seven year old happily betrothed to Fredrick Wentworth, a handsome young naval officer. However, Fredrick's modest income is not enough to satisfy Anne's well respected family and so she is persuaded to break off the engagement, a decision she painstakingly regrets. Eight years later, the family's lavish overspending leads them into deep financial trouble. Burdened by debt, the family moves to a house in Bath, England, where Anne and Captain Fredrick are reintroduced. With memorable characters and emotional nuances, Persuasion presents a powerful story that will leave readers wondering are second chances possible?