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Read By: Wanda McCaddon Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781483088907

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

24

Longest Chapter Length:

38:44 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10:13 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

19:58 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

102

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Publisher Description

The last novel completed by Jane Austen before her death, Persuasion is often thought to reflect on the author’s own lost love.

Sir Walter Elliot has raised his three daughters with his own sense of haughty pride. Elizabeth, at twenty-eight, has found no one good enough to marry, while Mary has, with some condescension, married the son of the local squire. The youngest, Anne, was persuaded to throw off her fiancé, Frederick Wentworth, eight years ago due to his lowly station in life.

When Wentworth returns from the Napoleonic Wars as a captain of wealth and rank, Anne must confront her remorse and her unrequited love for him as he appears to court another woman.

This is a story of second chances, humility, and the perseverance of love.

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"I couldn't put this book down. The twists and turns in the lives of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth took me on the most emotionally romantic journey through all the peaks and valleys of the heart. This amazingly poetic story by Jane Austen was written with all the feeling and understanding of the uncertainties of a secret love that never dies. Only when that love bursts forth can one be free of the suspense of the unknown and truly live in peace and happiness! My life is the richer for reading this story."

— Linda (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “There’s no one to touch Jane [Austen] when you’re in a tight place.”

    — Rudyard Kipling
  • “Persuasion...is to me the most profound of her novels, and demonstrates a fresh mastery of Shakespearen inwardness.”

    — Harold Bloom
  • “[Austen] is a prose Shakespeare. She has a multitude of characters, all, in a certain sense, commonplace. Yet they are all as perfectly discriminated from each other as if they were the most eccentric of human beings.”

    — Thomas Macaulay
  • “Jane Austen’s last work, published posthumously in 1817, is her deepest and most introspective. Austen’s view of the drawing apart and coming together of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth is both wintry and warm.”

    — Globe and Mail (Toronto)
  • “As always, Austen’s storytelling is so confident, you can’t help but allow yourself to be taken on the enjoyable journey.”

    — Amazon.com editorial review

Persuasion Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.59493670886076 out of 54.59493670886076 out of 54.59493670886076 out of 54.59493670886076 out of 54.59493670886076 out of 5 (4.59)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Book, good story, Narrator was excellent! Very good description of the Victorian period. "

    — Judy, 1/20/2024
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Dutifully read. Still a Philistine. It's a good thing they are short as I tire quickly and her books begin to sound the same to me. "

    — Will, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of Jane Austen's best works. Though slower-paced than most of her novels, it is well worth the effort to read. The depth of her character development and her insightful writing is an absolute treat! Also a wonderful re-read! "

    — Linda, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favourite of Jane Austen's books. If you haven't read it, then this is a must. It's timeless, and so movingly romantic. "

    — Diane, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'd never read this Jane Austen before. It always takes me a little while to get used to her style of writing, language, etc, and once I do, I become engrossed in the story. This story was especially interesting to gain perspective on not only women's rights and experiences during early 1800 England but also the experiences of the sick during that time (a great portion of the book takes place in Bath). I enjoyed it. "

    — Rachel, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not my favourite, but I still adore her social observations and wonderful wit. "

    — Carey, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this one. It may be my new favorite work by Austen! "

    — Bonny, 2/3/2014
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    " I simply wish there were more Austen. I have a friend who refused to read Persuasion because she wanted to live in a world in which there was still another Austen book to read out there. "

    — Martha, 1/22/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well.. The story was ok but I found it quite hard to read as I am not an english native speaker. Tough ,lovely story, though. "

    — Aurora, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Maybe 3.5. I love Jane Austen but this wasn't my favorite of hers. I had a hard time keeping the characters straight. I did really like the ending and the letter is very touching but not my favorite Austen work. "

    — Tasha, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favourite Austen novel of all time <3 "

    — Ashley, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An ok Jane Austen book... "

    — Soniya, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Anne is almost to good to true. glad that she and Captain Wentworth got a second chance at love. "

    — Margaret, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My first and still favorite Austin book. Love this time period and love the characters. "

    — Kc, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My most favorite JA novel "

    — Shannon, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Actually wasn't quite the story I had always imagined it would be, had a hard time putting it down still. "

    — Lesley, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite Jane Austen novel. A great book to curl up with in a comfy seat with a warm drink. Moving and poetic. "

    — Kristen, 12/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really just okay for me. This Austen novel had arguably the least depth of the six, and I found the presence of four Charless, two Mr. Elliots, and half a dozen Captains to make for extremely confusing and frustrating reading. "

    — Cary, 11/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Well.. The story was ok but I found it quite hard to read as I am not an english native speaker. Tough ,lovely story, though. "

    — Aurora, 10/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was my first Jane Austen book...loved the satire and the characters. Captain Wentworth's letter will make even those who don't care for romance swoon!!! "

    — cindy, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I put the audio version under my pillow at night. It's like my adult blankie... "

    — Amy, 4/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Favorite Jane Austen book! I still feel the suspense on subsequent re-readings. Ann is a character I respect and like. "

    — Joanne, 1/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Definitely the best novel by Austen. "

    — Elizabeth, 11/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good romance. Austen writes so that you feel the emotions of Anne and get caught up in the whole affair. An entertaining and easy read. "

    — Jamie, 11/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite Jane Austen. Worth reading again and again. "

    — Kitty, 9/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's been so long since I read this that I didn't remember any of it. That part was fun. I thought it was a quick read, but not as funny as her others. In fact, hardly funny at all. But still good. "

    — Joelle, 9/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really just okay for me. This Austen novel had arguably the least depth of the six, and I found the presence of four Charless, two Mr. Elliots, and half a dozen Captains to make for extremely confusing and frustrating reading. "

    — Cary, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is one of my favorite Austen novels. It has the most romantic ending of all :) "

    — Alicia, 3/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I thought that after "Proud and prejudice" I wouldn't be able to read a Jane Austen book with the same passion. I was wrong, I finished it in 3 days, I loved this book. "

    — Raquel, 12/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good but definitely not my favorite Austen. That goes to P&P! "

    — Amber, 12/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Sweet romance along a winding storyline, and a perfect conclusion. A definite winner! "

    — Borud, 11/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm another one in the Jane Austen Fan Club. I like everything she wrote. The style is too "slow" or culture/lifestyle-focused for some people, but when given a chance, it's completely amazing. "

    — Gretchen, 10/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Still my favourite Jane Austen, and I would argue her best novel for the subtlety and complexity of her characters. Even if some of the sub-plots are similar to her earlier novels, they are more complex and have been clearly thought through in more details. "

    — Lise, 8/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I adore this novel. It's my favorite Austen read. "

    — Mandy, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Besides Pride and Prejudice, my favorite Jane Austen novel! "

    — Kelly, 8/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this book, a beautiful, poignant love story of second chances "

    — Deirdre, 4/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

    — Shellie, 4/2/2011
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    " This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

    — Shellie, 4/2/2011
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    " This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

    — Shellie, 4/2/2011
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    " This is the ultimate collection for any Jane Austin fan. It is gorgeous and look amazing on the shelf!! "

    — Shellie, 4/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

    — Cristiana, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

    — Cristiana, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

    — Cristiana, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love the novels, but this collection of Austen's works was so big and heavy that I found it awkward to read. I donated it to the library. "

    — Cristiana, 3/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

    — Telisha, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

    — Telisha, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

    — Telisha, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book set, beautiful and well bound. Love having them all together in one compilation and what a set! Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors of all time! "

    — Telisha, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

    — Kereesa, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

    — Kereesa, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

    — Kereesa, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " An excellent collection, though lacking Austen's unfinished and unpublished work, it nevertheless beautifully presents all of her novels in a nice form. For details on individual novels, please see their respective reviews. 5/5 "

    — Kereesa, 3/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

    — Ryver, 2/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

    — Ryver, 2/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've read Pride & Prejudice and am now reading Sense & Sensibility. Along with reading these books, I am also collecting 2 versions each of the films. I enjoy them that much. "

    — Ryver, 2/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

    — Elle, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

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    " I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

    — Elle, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely adore Jane Austen, I have read this entire book at least 20 times. "

    — Elle, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

    — David, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

    — David, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

    — David, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

    — David, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Highly impractical pocket for seven must-reads that deserve nice linen bindings.. At the time of publishing, e-books were not yet available. Nowadays, choose those to save on your holiday luggage.. "

    — David, 2/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

    — Megan, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

    — Megan, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

    — Megan, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " bought it at a Spiritualist fete for £1. For all of her books, not a bad price. Unfortunately, it's also about a bazillion pages which makes it difficult to hold, and the font is awfully tiny. "

    — Megan, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

    — Rosie, 1/16/2011
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    " The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

    — Rosie, 1/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best collection of books! Whatever mood you are in,t here is an Austen novel to compliment! "

    — Rosie, 1/16/2011
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    " Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

    — Esther, 1/12/2011
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    — Esther, 1/12/2011
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    " Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

    — Esther, 1/12/2011
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    " Jane Austen's works all in one edition. It can't get much better than this. "

    — Esther, 1/12/2011
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    " I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

    — Frances, 1/8/2011
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    " I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

    — Frances, 1/8/2011
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    " I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

    — Frances, 1/8/2011
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    " I love Jane Austen. This is one of the few I keep on my shelf to re-read when I'm in the mood "

    — Frances, 1/8/2011

About Jane Austen

Jane Austen (1775–1817) is considered by many scholars to be the first great woman novelist. Born in Steventon, England, she later moved to Bath and began to write for her own and her family’s amusement. Her novels, set in her own English countryside, depict the daily lives of provincial middle-class families with wry observation, a delicate irony, and a good-humored wit.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.