description: Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth exemplify the country gentry in Regency England in Jane Austen's endearing tale.Anne Elliot is a young woman of perfect breeding and unwavering integrity. Seven years after she is persuaded to reject Captain Wentworth's offer of marriage, her feelings for him are still strong. By the time she realizes this, Wentworth seems to only have eyes for the attractive, though flighty, Louisa Musgrove.Set against the world of the country gentry in Regency England, Persuasion critically portrays the many aspects of proper society—its failings and humor—as well as presenting a tender story of determination and enduring love.This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.
language: English
title: Persuasion
titlecomplete: Persuasion
characters: Captain Harville, Lady Russell, Admiral Croft, Mary Musgrove, Anne Elliot, Penelope Clay, Sophia Croft, Louisa Musgrove, William Elliot, Captain James Benwick, Captain Frederick Wentworth, Charles Musgrove, Mrs. Smith, Sir Walter Elliot, Henrietta Musgrove, Elizabeth Elliot
genres: Fiction, Historical, Classic Literature, Romance, Literature, Classics, 19th Century, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Audiobook
ratings_count: 673225
places: Lyme Regis, England, England, Bath, Somerset, England, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
publisher: Brilliance Audio