Persuasion

The story centers on Anne Elliot, a 27-year-old woman grappling with the consequences of a broken engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth. Seven years later, their paths cross again when her family rents out their home to Wentworth's sister. As Anne navigates her feelings and societal expectations, themes of love, regret, and the quest for agency emerge. Austen's portrayal of Anne as a mature and rational character challenges the norms of her time, emphasizing the need for women's voices in a male-dominated literary landscape.