
Illustrated · Book 1 of 8
Jane Austen
1954 · Oxford University Press · 290 pages
Jane Austen's final novel is her most mature and wickedly satirical. It follows the story of Anne Elliott, who as a teenager, was engaged to a seemingly ideal man—Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that he is too poor to be a suitable match, Anne ends their engagement. When they are reacquainted eight years later, their circumstances are transformed—Frederick is returning triumphantly from the Napoleonic War, while Anne's fortunes are floundering. Will their past regrets pr…
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A propulsive thriller that trades depth for forward motion. The voice is direct, the chapters are short, and most readers blow through it in two sittings. If you're between heavier books and want a clean reset, this fits.
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A prose-driven with strong character, tender and immersive read.
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