Persuasion

Jane Austen's final novel once again takes a clear-eyed, witty look at love, social pretensions, and emotional confusion. Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was happily engaged to Frederick Wentworth-until her friend, Lady Russell, persuaded her that Frederick was "unworthy." Now, Frederick has returned, a wealthy captain in the navy, while Anne's family verges on bankruptcy. Anne still loves Frederick-but will her past mistakes keep them apart?