Persuasion by Jane Austen follows Anne Elliot, a gentlewoman persuaded years earlier to break off an engagement with Frederick Wentworth, a naval officer of modest means. Eight years later, Wentworth returns as a wealthy captain, stirring unresolved feelings. Anne, overlooked by her vain family, grows in self-awareness as she witnesses the contrasting fates of others who follow their hearts. Through misunderstandings and quiet longing, Anne and Wentworth reconcile, rediscover love, and prove that steadfast affection can triumph over societal pressures and past mistakes. Summary by Dream AudioBooks.
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