Persuasion begins seven years after the heroine, Anne Elliot, has jilted her lover, Fredrick Wentworth, upon the request of a most beloved mother figure. Although at the time of the refusal the man seems an inadequate match, the tables are now turned: as in most Austen novels--the girl is poor, the boy is rich. To add insult to injury, Anne’s father is going bankrupt and must rent his house to none other than Fredrick’s sister and brother-in-law, bringing Anne and Fredrick in contact again. Anne and Fredrick always find themselves in uncomfortable situations that brew up old feelings. As Jane Austen’s last completed novel, some critics dismiss it as her darkest; however, others see it as her most honest and universal. Many thanks to Karen Savage for her excellent reading of the novel. Listeners will have to hold tight, though: the pace is relentless! Very good reading Philippe Horak 2009-07-13 17:15:23 2009-07-13 17:15:23 5 This is a wonderful recording. Karen Savage's reading voice is lovely and perfectly suited to Austen's stories. Please Ms. Savage, read the other Austen works for us. Please start with Mansfield Park, my second favorite. Persuasion is my favorite, so thank you for doing such a wonderful job reading it. Karen Savage please read the other Austen works Lisa L 2009-09-06 03:23:05 2009-09-06 03:23:05 5 2 5.00