‘You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever.’

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Jane Austen’s last completed novel is not just about love and friendship but also the hope that what is meant for you will always find you. Endearing and unforgettable, Anne Elliot is one of Austen’s greatest heroines who, despite the missed opportunities and trials of her own life, never fails in her generosity and kindness towards others. Laced with romance and deeply comforting, Persuasion is a perfect read for the summer months, best enjoyed in the sunshine, the sea breeze and the knowledge that it’s never too late for second chances.