This annotated version of Persuasion "There could have been no two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison." Jane Austen's Persuasion is a captivating tale of love and second chances set in the Regency era. Anne Elliot, a young woman of good family and reasonable fortune, is persuaded by her family to break off her engagement to the love of her life, Captain Frederick Wentworth. Years later, their paths cross again, and Anne must navigate the complexities of class, societal expectations, and her own heart as she grapples with the possibility of rekindling their romance. With its richly drawn characters, lush historical setting, and timeless themes of love and redemption, Persuasion is a classic of British romance literature that is sure to leave readers enchanted. “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope." Editorial