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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Once persuaded to abandon the love of her life, Anne Elliot now watches helplessly as Captain Frederick Wentworth returns from war-wealthy, admired, and seemingly indifferent. Haunted by the choice she made years ago, Anne is caught between duty and desire as their paths cross again in a world of shifting fortunes. With every stolen glance and unspoken word, she wonders if a second chance at happiness might be within reach. But time and pride have their own say, and Anne must decide whether to follow her heart or accept the life that society has shaped for her.
Persuasion, Jane Austen's final completed novel, offers a sharp critique of social class and the constraints placed on women in early 19th-century England. Through the story of Anne Elliot, Austen challenges the weight of tradition and explores themes of regret, resilience, and the possibility of love's renewal. Written just before her death, this novel reveals Austen's mature perspective on society, blending romance with a nuanced understanding of human nature and societal pressures. Persuasion remains a significant cultural artifact, shedding light on the era's values and Austen's progressive voice within it.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
Once persuaded to abandon the love of her life, Anne Elliot now watches helplessly as Captain Frederick Wentworth returns from war-wealthy, admired, and seemingly indifferent. Haunted by the choice she made years ago, Anne is caught between duty and desire as their paths cross again in a world of shifting fortunes. With every stolen glance and unspoken word, she wonders if a second chance at happiness might be within reach. But time and pride have their own say, and Anne must decide whether to follow her heart or accept the life that society has shaped for her.
Persuasion, Jane Austen's final completed novel, offers a sharp critique of social class and the constraints placed on women in early 19th-century England. Through the story of Anne Elliot, Austen challenges the weight of tradition and explores themes of regret, resilience, and the possibility of love's renewal. Written just before her death, this novel reveals Austen's mature perspective on society, blending romance with a nuanced understanding of human nature and societal pressures. Persuasion remains a significant cultural artifact, shedding light on the era's values and Austen's progressive voice within it.