Anne Elliot is a perfect catch. Born to a landed family, shes observant and intelligent.

When Anne came of age, she accepted a proposal from the ambitious officer Frederick Wentworth.

Unfortunately, Wentworths modest means made him a poor choice for the Elliot family, and Anne was persuaded to call off the engagement.

One refused marriage and nearly a decade later, Anne has not forgotten about Wentworth.

Little does she know that her fortune is about to change.When the Elliots make ill-advised investments and lose their money, they are forced to rent out their ancestral home and move to Bath.

There, Anne once again meets Wentworth, who is now a captain, in what could be her second and final chance at love and marriage.

Buttressed by the authors humane characterization and sharp social commentary, Persuasion is a must-read for any Jane Austen fan.