First published in 1818, Persuasion was Jane Austen's final work. Set in Somerset and Bath, it centers on Anne's failed engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth, a sailor whom Anne met and fell in love with when she was 19. Wentworth was considered an unsuitable match due to his poverty, and Anne was forced to break off the relationship. Eight years later, they meet again. By this time, Captain Wentworth has made a fortune in the navy, making him an attractive prospect for many. How will their relationship develop now?
'Persuasion' will delight any reader with its finely drawn characters, light satire, and charming recreation of the world of the 19th-century English countryside.
In July 2022, the long-awaited Netflix adaptation of 'Persuasion' was released, starring world-class stars (Dakota Johnson, Richard E. Grant, Henry Golding) in authentic British locations.
