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Book Review of Persuasion (B N Classics Mass Market)

Persuasion (B  N Classics Mass Market)
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Anne Elliot was engaged to Frederick Wentworth seven years ago; but was persuaded by a friend to not marry him. Now Anne's family is having money problems, having to rent out their manor house to make ends meet. Captain Wentworth is now rich. He is also still hurt by the way Anne treated him in the past and isn't quite read to forgive her.

This is a second chance at love story. Anne was a likeable heroine who screwed up years ago and now doesn't know how to fix it. Captain Wentworth more or less ignores her when he sees her again. I can understand his behavior. He was hurt and didn't want to get involved with her again, even if he still had feelings for Anne.

I listened to the audio version of the book. I admit I had to rewind the book several times because my mind would wander. There was so much narration about the family's situation and what their friends would think. I would have preferred a little more action. Still, and interesting romance. My rating: 4 Stars.