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Persuasion

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Persuasion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jane Austen
Retold by Gill Tavner
Illustrated by Karen Donnelly
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781906230074
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
General
Teenage / Young Adult

Publishing Details

Publisher Real Reads
Imprint Real Reads
Publication Date 13 May 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was persuaded that her family's honour was more important than her own happiness. She has suffered ever since. Now the man she turned away has returned. Can Captain Wentworth forgive Anne, or will he be charmed instead by the beautiful Louisa? Will Anne be persuaded to marry her cousin, or will she find the strength to follow her heart? The extravagance of Anne's foolish father, the greedy plotting of false friends, and a near-fatal accident bring danger into Anne's safe world. Their hearts assailed by resentment, regrets and rivals, can Anne and Captain Wentworth now reach across the void that separates them to love each other again?

Author Biography

JANE AUSTEN was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism and biting social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics. London-based illustrator ANN KRONHEIMER specialises in children's publishing, picture and story books, early readers and educational books for infants up to young adults. She uses a dip pen and ink, sometimes with a wash and sometimes just line, combining traditional style with modern imagery. GILL TAVNER was an English Teacher and Head of Department before turning to writing when she had young children of her own. She has also taught English in South East Asia, worked as a personal trainer, been a management trainee in an insurance company, led treks in Africa, run her own business and painted fake tattoos on Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Perhaps it is this variety that makes her such a versatile writer.