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Persuade Me (Darcy & Friends #2)

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When do you let your heart rule your head?
When it comes to love, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she gave up ten years ago at the insistence of her disapproving family. What if she’s missed her only chance for real happiness?

Since Anna broke his heart, Rick has moved on – or so he thinks. Out in Australia, he’s worked hard to...more

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Published September 15th 2011 by Choc Lit

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Feb 06, 2013 Hillary Hunt rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is the first modern re-telling of an Austen novel I've read, and if they're all like this, I don't know if these fan-fic books are my thing. =(

I was loving the book in the beginning. I could immediately tell the author was British through the style and language of the writing, and it made me think of Bridget Jone's Diary. I liked how she updated the details of the world the characters live in as far as their occupations and why it was Rick was returning to England having become a somewhat c...more This is the first modern re-telling of an Austen novel I've read, and if they're all like this, I don't know if these fan-fic books are my thing. =(

I was loving the book in the beginning. I could immediately tell the author was British through the style and language of the writing, and it made me think of Bridget Jone's Diary. I liked how she updated the details of the world the characters live in as far as their occupations and why it was Rick was returning to England having become a somewhat celebrity. Basically, it all looked like it was setting up nicely for a delicious read.

But about half way through I saw that the plot was sticking meticulously close to the original Persuasion. For some that may seem a good thing, but for me it wasn't ringing true in a modern context (and it was boring because you know exactly what's going to happen.) I often had the sensation I was reading Daphne Du Maurier, or Maeve Binchey. More modern than Austen, yes, but still feeling fairly old timey. Just the way they were always planning transportation, who would go with who, taking group walks through the grounds, buying newspapers, plotting for the marriage of the single women to eligible bachelors, etc.

The story feels like a constant repetition of misunderstandings, leaps to judgment, and lack of communication between Anna and Rick. Two grown adults who can barely speak to each other, despite the fact that it's been 10 years since they broke up. Their by-gone romance only lasted a summer, and Rick is still holding it against her that at all of 18 years old she broke it off with him so she could focus on school. This scenario simply does not ring true in a modern world. In Jane Austen's world, I get it. The restraints of propriety, gender, social norms, and class mobility play a huge part in what keeps these two apart. So put this all in a modern setting, and you're like, "Dude, just freaking talk to each other. Text, email, Facebook; pick your technological path to communication, for da love!"

This all applies to the secondary characters as well. Without the social constraints of Austen's world to make sense of their flaws and quirks they look like complete weirdos. Anna's father, her sisters, Lou (Louisa), and William come to mind.

I love the story of Persuasion, and I'd love to read a modern re-telling of it that isn't afraid to step away from the plot points of the original. This one wasn't it.(less)

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Jun 09, 2013 Elizabeth Plav rated it 3 of 5 stars

A pretty clever and cute re-telling of Jane Austen's "Persuasion". Having read "The Importance of Being Emma" (a book I found quite delightful), I was curious as to see how Juliet Archer would tackle on Persuasion.

Anna Elliot, a Russian Literature professor, and Rick Wentworth -- a marine biologist, and recent celebrity for his book, "Sex in the Sea", are our two main characters...

I think for the most part, the overall story was well executed (the use of switching "POVs" was actually quite deli...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Tammy Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I have to tell you, I couldn't get enough of this book. The thing is that with any retelling, you know how the story is going to end, but for me, it is how you get there. I thought the characters were wonderful. While the story held true to Jane's vision, Juliet Archer took a lot of liberties with the back drops and characters that made this feel shiny and new.

Anne is a professor of Russian Literature and does not live at home. Mary has a drinking problem. Elizabeth, well, she will always be va...more

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Mar 30, 2012 Johanna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Persuade Me
(Darcy & Friends, Book #2)
by Juliet Archer

Genre: Contemporary Romance

When do you let your heart rule your head?

When it comes to love, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she gave up ten years ago at the insistence of her disapproving family. What if she’s missed her only chance for real happiness?

Since Anna broke his heart, Rick has moved on – or so he thinks. Out in Australia, he’s worked hard to build a successful career – and a solid...more Persuade Me
(Darcy & Friends, Book #2)
by Juliet Archer

Genre: Contemporary Romance

When do you let your heart rule your head?

When it comes to love, Anna Elliot is stuck in the past. No one can compare to Rick Wentworth, the man she gave up ten years ago at the insistence of her disapproving family. What if she’s missed her only chance for real happiness?

Since Anna broke his heart, Rick has moved on – or so he thinks. Out in Australia, he’s worked hard to build a successful career – and a solid wall around his feelings.

The words ‘forgive and forget’ aren’t in Rick's vocabulary. The word ‘regret’ is definitely in Anna’s. So, when they meet again on his book tour of England, it’s an opportunity for closure.

But memories intrude – the pure sensuality of what they once shared, the pain of parting … And she has to deal with another man from her past, while his celebrity status makes him the focus of unwanted attention.

With Anna’s image-obsessed family still ready to interfere and Rick poised to return to Australia, can she persuade him to risk his heart again?
Anna comes off easily as a down-to-earth college professor; she's got the education & great friends but is deeply anguished by past events. When her old flame, Rick Wentworth, now a famous author, comes to do a UK book tour, Anna is ready for all the discomforts & remorseful remembrance that his visit will bring. Yet, the long-ago heartache appears to still be fresh between both her and Rick and while there is much bitterness and distrust to overcome, both are determined to fight in their own way for second chances.

A contemporary re-telling of Jane Austen's last novel, Persuasion. Full of heated romance, painful regrets & intense attractions and though it follows closely to the original tale, the new twist of Wentworth's thought process adds much to the overall story. Persuasion is by far my favorite Austen book and this contemporary tale was a joy to read.

Likes: Rick was a great masculine character and his persistent actions toward Anna were wonderful proof that true love never fades!

Dislikes: You really cringe during many of Anna's families scenes, but then again, that ever-growing hatred toward their egotistical mannerism could be a perk for the book since it created a nice emotional aspect for the reader.(less)

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Feb 22, 2012 Alice rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: jane-austen-around

Quand je vois un livre autour de Persuasion, j'avoue, je réfléchis peu! Du coup, je ne savais même pas à quoi m'attendre véritablement avec ce livre avant de lire les premières pages et de me rendre compte que nous étions dans une réécriture moderne. Et là, je me suis dit "Aïe, j'ai tellement aimé Persuading Annie que ça va être dur d'être au niveau"!

Pourtant, dès la première page, nous sommes face à une entrée en matière des plus intéressantes, un prologue écrit par Mr. Darcy himself! Ensuite,...more Quand je vois un livre autour de Persuasion, j'avoue, je réfléchis peu! Du coup, je ne savais même pas à quoi m'attendre véritablement avec ce livre avant de lire les premières pages et de me rendre compte que nous étions dans une réécriture moderne. Et là, je me suis dit "Aïe, j'ai tellement aimé Persuading Annie que ça va être dur d'être au niveau"!

Pourtant, dès la première page, nous sommes face à une entrée en matière des plus intéressantes, un prologue écrit par Mr. Darcy himself! Ensuite, les évènements commencent à se mettre en place et je ne peux m'empêcher de remarquer que Juliet Archer est un peu moins fidèle dans les détails que Melissa Nathan, allant jusqu'à faire vivre cette pauvre Anne à Bath, alors qu'elle déteste cette ville! Bien que je ne comprenne toujours pas l'interet de tels changements, je découvre très rapidemment qu'il existe en réalité deux sortes de réécriture: celles fidèle aux faits, et celles fidèles à l'esprit du livre! Et là, c'est incroyable, à peine quelques pages de lus et on se croit réellement retombé dans Persuasion! Juliet Archer a un don fantastique pour vous transporter dans une ambiance identique, ce qui parait pourtant difficile dans le monde moderne!

Je sais à peine que dire de plus, à partir de ce moment-là, la lecture est juste magique! Il faudra encore faire abstractions de quelques changements un peu agassant et toujours aussi inutiles, mais pas de doute, Anne et le Capitaine sont bien sous mes yeux, à revivre leur histoire! Il est intéressant ici de connaître le point de vue de Rick (le Capitaine) et de voir ses sentiments évoluer: sa colère, sa rancoeur, son amour... Pour une première lecture de l'histoire, je préfère sans aucun doute le mystère installé par Jane! Mais bon, là je connais déjà la fin, donc! Et Juliet Archer a un don particulier pour dépeindre les personnages d'ailleurs, à la limite de la caricature, comme Jane Austen. La famille d'Anne est particulièrement insupportable, comme il se doit et les parents Musgrove ainsi que les Croft sont des gens que l'on aimerait rencontrer. En fait, elle est tellement habile à vous attacher à ses personnages que j'aime presque plus son Anna, que Anne!

On ne se contente pas non plus ici d'être dans la chick-lit! Si on a des passages particulièrement désopilants, ou à aussi des scènes tristes, d'autres déchirantes, et de vrais réflexions sur ce que l'on fait de sa vie. Vous l'avez compris, c'est un coup de coeur! Je me suis couchée à quatre heures du matin pour le finir (comme si je ne connaissais pas déjà le dénouement!!) et si ça ne vaut pas Jane Austen, Juliet Archer s'en sort plus qu'honorablement!
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Dec 19, 2011 Sue rated it 5 of 5 stars

Persuade Me by Juliet Archer is a modern day version of Jane Austin's Persuassion and was kindly sent to me by publishers Choc Lit to review.

When she was eighteen Anna Elliott met the love of her life Rick Wentworth in France. Unfortunately, events and people conspired against them and Rick went to live and work in Australia alone while Anna chose to stay in the UK to go to university.

After ten years apart, although their lives have moved on alone, they have never forgotten the time they shared...more Persuade Me by Juliet Archer is a modern day version of Jane Austin's Persuassion and was kindly sent to me by publishers Choc Lit to review.

When she was eighteen Anna Elliott met the love of her life Rick Wentworth in France. Unfortunately, events and people conspired against them and Rick went to live and work in Australia alone while Anna chose to stay in the UK to go to university.

After ten years apart, although their lives have moved on alone, they have never forgotten the time they shared and are unexpectedly thrown back together again. Anna is now a University lecturer living in Bath and Rick is a successful celebrity marine biologist, who is back in the UK on a promotional book tour. Do they really know how the other feels? Will they rekindle their relationship? Do they want to? Anna Elliott is a kind and caring person, but much put upon by her demanding and self-serving family. At times I was quite frustrated by her inability to prevent herself being manipulated by those around her and drawn into unwelcome situations.

Rick Wentworth may well be an intelligent marine biologist studying the relationships of the male and female Sea Horses but he's not quite so clued up when it came to working out his own love life. For ten years he has been weighed down by feelings of rejection and meeting Anna again stirs up emotions he thought he had well and truly locked away.

Persuade Me is told mostly from the viewpoint of either Anna or Rick and, as such, there were times when I wanted to knock their heads together as both jumped to conclusions about the other, misunderstanding and misreading situations.

However, as the story moved on I was pleased to see a more determinded side of Anna emerge and a softer side of Rick come through, so much so that the letter he wrote towards the end brought a tear to my eye. Beautiful sentiment.

Persuade Me tells the story of how this couple finally draw a line under what happened ten years earlier and start looking forwards, whether this be as a couple or as individuals.

I thoroughly enjoyed Persuade Me, definitely on my favourite list, although I felt it should have the title Persuade Me To Put It Down For a Moment or even Persuade Me Not To Stay Up Until 1 a.m. To Finish It!(less)

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Sep 16, 2011 Blodeuedd Finland rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: jane-austen-variation, contemporary-romance

You all know I love Pride and Prejudice variations and for a long time I loved that book the most. But then I watched Persuasion and after some time I found that this was the story I now loved the most because it spoke to me. And therefore I was thrilled to read a variation.

Yes, a series, but here you truly do not need to worry since this is a variation and we just hear that Rick knows Darcy and that is it.

Since this is a contemporary version it is slightly different but the story is still the s...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Micah rated it 3 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. After reading The Importance of Being Emma and loving it, I was excited to read Juliet Archer's next Austen remake. Thee fact that she chose Persuasion, which is my second favorite Austen novel, made me even more pumped for the book. And what a great book it is! I still think the original is better (unlike with Archer's previous remake because I didn't care for Emma in the first place), but it was really fun to read an updated version.

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Jun 10, 2012 AmyFlo rated it 2 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novel. And I have long held the belief that modernizing it doesn't work. How can a reader believe that a modern woman would listen to the advice of others to let the man she loves go and still like her? The social world Anne Elliot lives in doesn't exist anymore. Social rank isn't the same in today's day and age. The only way I think a modernization would work would be emotional manipulation that would keep the Anne character away from her Wentworth.

And that...more Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novel. And I have long held the belief that modernizing it doesn't work. How can a reader believe that a modern woman would listen to the advice of others to let the man she loves go and still like her? The social world Anne Elliot lives in doesn't exist anymore. Social rank isn't the same in today's day and age. The only way I think a modernization would work would be emotional manipulation that would keep the Anne character away from her Wentworth.

And that's what Archer creates. The Lady Russel character, Minty (really, Minty?) uses emotional blackmail to make Anna leave Rick. And I can see it. That works. It's a shame that not much else does..

Because many of the original's themes are no longer applicable to today's society (rising "middle class" of self-made navy men and the decline of the aristocracy), Archer sticks solely to the narrative. I can't say she sticks solely to the love story, because she completely missed it for me.

I felt no real connection between Anna and Rick. Where was the "no two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison, no countenances so beloved"? Unlike Austen, Archer tells Anna and Rick's backstory to a degree. We see them meet. And we see them part. But we never see them connect on any level other than physical. They don't seem to have anything in common. They never talk about anything; just that he's handsome, she's an innocent, and that seemed to be enough. Call me cynical, but isn't there more to a relationship than that? Unlike the real Anne and Wentworth, Anna and Rick just seemed to relate on a purely physical level. They had really, really good sex. I'm sure it was more than that, because it had to have been. But I didn't read it. All I read were snippits of them looking at each other and them the memories fade into annoying implications of incredible love making with an overabundance of dot dot dots. When they reunite, the gravel walk is replaced with again, amazing sex.

Does this make me sound like a prude? Yep. And I have no shame in that. Because to me, love is more than being magical in bed together, and Archer did nothing to convince me that Anna and Rick contained anything more than that. There were some great lines about Rick having Anna on some sort of special frequency so that he was forever aware of whatever she said or did when he was around her. And Anna was able to see more than the attractive scientist; she saw that he was thinking. (Not what he was thinking, just that he was more than a pretty face). But I wanted them to have some cute conversations in Bath without any stupid innuendo. Or, during their first courtship, some meeting of the minds. It's a shame that a "modern" love can only be expressed through sex. At least that's the impression I'm getting from this book. Anna does reflect that making love with someone you're IN love with makes a huge difference. But isn't that a given?

This is told from Anna and Rick's POV, with some Sir Walter, and Mrs. (Jenny) Smith thrown in at times. I liked that we got to see Rick's thoughts throughout the novel (even though it ruined the surprise of the letter), but one big light bulb moment was completely ignored. Right around Lyme, Rick is supposed to realize that Anna is the one he's always wanted to be with. Then Lou falls and things get muddled. But that light bulb never went on. His "plan" to win Anna back came completely out of left field. One moment, he's given the all-clear from Lou and James, and the next, he's in Bath with "a plan." No "I will be in Bath by Wednesday" moment. I think it's because neither he nor Anna had anything other than the fact that they were the "Anne" and "Wentworth" of this study and we're supposed to just accept they're going to be together because Austen told us they would.

My main question about this book is "why bother?" Because every event in Austen's narrative takes place here. From Rick getting the kid off Anna's back to conversation about constancy. It's all been updated and some things were clever (Mrs Clay the masseuse was a good update). But gone was the complexity of the characters. "Minty" Russell was reduced to a manipulative bitch, rather than a well meaning but misguided friend. Anna really didn't have much of a personality at all, and Rick didn't fare much better. Lou was a forward tart who benefitted from that bump on the head. But I was glad that Mrs. Smith still had her husband. Forgive me, Ms. Austen, but that was one plot point in your story that needed some tweaking. Because all the events from Persuasion were there, I just have to ask again, "why bother?"(less)

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Sep 15, 2011 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Jane Austen fans, romance readers

Shelves: choc-lit

If I tell you that Jane Austen is one of my favourite authors and has been since I was a teenager; that Persuasion is not only my favourite of all her books but one of my all-time favourite books; and that Captain Wentworth is my favourite literary hero, then you'll probably understand why I might have been slow to flick open Juliet Archer's Persuade Me, a modern retelling of Persuasion.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modern revamps of classic books and films. When they're done well, they can gi...more If I tell you that Jane Austen is one of my favourite authors and has been since I was a teenager; that Persuasion is not only my favourite of all her books but one of my all-time favourite books; and that Captain Wentworth is my favourite literary hero, then you'll probably understand why I might have been slow to flick open Juliet Archer's Persuade Me, a modern retelling of Persuasion.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for modern revamps of classic books and films. When they're done well, they can give you a fresh take on the original and guide you back to revisiting an old friend or introduce you to a new one. But when they're done badly, they're a travesty and I rue the loss of valuable reading or viewing time.

Happily, Juliet Archer has done a fantastic job with Persuade Me and my love of Persuasion not only remains undimmed but it might even have been reinforced, if that's possible. The beauty of ChocLit titles is that they offer you the story not only from the heroine's perspective but also from that of the hero and, with such an appealing hero as Rick Wentworth, that's one of the main draws here. You finally get inside Wentworth's head and find out what he's thinking and feeling. Being able to do so does mean that the Will-they?, Won't-they? suspense of the original is compromised slightly but Juliet Archer handles things in such a way that she still manages to retain much of the tension, right up to the last possible moment. Besides, it was terrific fun to see just what a modern Wentworth might be like. Rick Wentworth, marine biologist, is a clever imagining of what Austen's hero could be today. He's every bit as passionate and impulsive as the Captain Frederick Wentworth of the original.

The heroine, Anna, is a character that I couldn't help liking and wouldn't mind being friends with, were she real. I also loved the Musgrove family and the Crofts every bit as much as I did the ones in Austen's novel and I definitely approved of Mrs Smith's modern-day equivalent and her situation. That was a lovely touch. It was a lot of fun to recognise each and every modern equivalent of much-loved (or hated, in some cases) characters and I enjoyed how Juliet Archer updated the key events, making it especially relevant in our seemingly celebrity-obsessed times.

You don't need to know or love Persuasion to enjoy Persuade Me. The book easily holds its own and is a great read in its own right and, if you haven't read Persuasion, you'll hopefully enjoy Persuade Me enough to want to see where the inspiration for it came from.

I read Persuade Me straight through in one sitting. I hadn't meant to but once I started I didn't want to put it down, even though I knew exactly how the story would end. I eventually finished it around 5am on Monday. That's the sign of a good read in my book.(less)

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Aug 22, 2012 Alex rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, fairy-tales-myths-retellings, favorites, rainy-day-reads, romance

At First Sight: For the last 10 years, Anna Elliot has been telling herself that rejecting Rick Wentworth was the right decision, that it was just a summer fling and that she made the sensible choice in the end. But when he finally returns to England after 10 years spent in Australia, Anna can't help to doubt.

Plus, she's totally agonizing about possibly, maybe seeing Rick again.

In the 10 years since their separation, Rick went and made something of himself, becoming a respected marine biologis...more At First Sight: For the last 10 years, Anna Elliot has been telling herself that rejecting Rick Wentworth was the right decision, that it was just a summer fling and that she made the sensible choice in the end. But when he finally returns to England after 10 years spent in Australia, Anna can't help to doubt.

Plus, she's totally agonizing about possibly, maybe seeing Rick again.

In the 10 years since their separation, Rick went and made something of himself, becoming a respected marine biologist and writing a best-selling book - titled Sex in the Sea. He is the rock star of scientific writing, and even has a super model girlfriend to prove it.

What's more, he doesn't forgive and certainly doesn't forget.

They both think they know what'll happen once they cross paths again, but neither is prepared for the feelings that never really went away.

Second Glance: I hope I didn't give much away with the summary, but really Persuade Me is a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion, so you know, it's not like the plot is a big mystery since, as far as I remember, Persuade Me follows Persuasion pretty closely.

I greatly enjoyed Persuade Me, and a lot of it was because of Anna and Rick. They are both deeply flawed characters - Anna is basically a spineless wimp, particularly when it comes to her sisters, father and other assorted family members and she has a tendency to take Russian Literature a bit too literally; and Rick has clung to the chip on his shoulder so hard and for so long that sometimes it seems like that's all he is, and he can be a bit vain.

Still, they are essentially good people: Anna loves her nephews, is a good friend and if she does let people walk all over her, she's also smart and tries to do her best under the circumstances. Rick is very close to his older sister and can be capable of great kindness when he notices something is wrong.

My one complaint is that the story does go a bit in a circles toward the end, and that you never really get to see Anna and RIck together as a couple because the whole point of the story is for them to persuade each other to give the other a second chance.

Bottom Line: Persuade Me is very much a story of second chances and for that alone I would like it, but it turns out it's actually quite good. I enjoyed the characters and the modernization of the situations and characters of Persuasion because they made sense.

Favorite Quote: "But now his instinct was to find Anna again, and recapture that feeling of happiness tinged with misery. Or was it misery tinged with happiness? No that it mattered. All he knew was that he had to be with her, and pain or pleasure was pretty irrelevant."(less)

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Dec 04, 2011 Carla rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: austen, contemporary, reunited

Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen novel and so I grabbed this one as soon as I saw it. The appeal of the story for me is the thought that no matter how much time has passed nor how large the mistake, it can be fixed.

Summary: In this adaptation Rick Wentworth lives in Australia and is a famous marine biologist who has spent his career studying sea dragons. He is now headed back to England to promote his book which his publishers have fortunately for him decided to name Sex in the Sea. Ever si...more

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Sep 03, 2011 Sharon Goodwin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Persuade Me is a contemporary re-telling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. If you’ve read Persuasion then you will know the plot and characters. Very little has been changed apart from the modern setting and some characters get a modern makeover. Of course, being a Choc Lit publication, we also get to see into the heart of our male hero and see things from his perspective.

Frederick Wentworth is known as Rick in Persuade Me. He retains his connection with the sea but as a marine biologist. He comes ba...more Persuade Me is a contemporary re-telling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion. If you’ve read Persuasion then you will know the plot and characters. Very little has been changed apart from the modern setting and some characters get a modern makeover. Of course, being a Choc Lit publication, we also get to see into the heart of our male hero and see things from his perspective.

Frederick Wentworth is known as Rick in Persuade Me. He retains his connection with the sea but as a marine biologist. He comes back into Anna’s life through his book tour in England and through his sister Sophie. Sophie and husband Ed are opening a garden centre in Kellynch – the seat of Anna’s father, Sir Walter Elliot.

We start the story with a prologue where Rick is still in Australia and saying goodbye to model girlfriend Shelley. Rick has shouted out ‘Anna’ in his sleep but denies knowledge of anyone called Anna. There is an inference that Rick is not emotionally connected with Shelley.

Anna is living in Bath, renting a top floor flat from friend and work colleague Jenny. When she first met Rick she was all set for studying at Oxford for a PHD in Russian studies and now she is a lecturer of Russian Studies. Jenny has brought them both tickets to Rick’s book signing, having no knowledge of Anna and Rick’s past.

Next, we are introduced to Sir Walter Elliot, 8th Baronet of Kellynch who is pompous and vain. Anna has never met his expectations of her. We also get to meet Minty who is Anna’s godmother and also close friend to her late mother, Irina. Minty talked Anna out of moving to Australia as she knew Irina had married too young and regretted it. The Musgrove family also play a large part in the story – Anna’s sister Mona who married Charles because she fell pregnant and Charles’ sisters Louisa and Henrietta. Charles’ parents home is warm, open, generous and loving – the opposite of life for Charles and Mona!

Rick’s first sighting of Anna is when she is walking through the village. She is looking after her two nephews and is on the way to the harvest festival at the church when one of the children drops his basket. Rick is being driven through the village after spending the night with his sister Sophie. Rick thinks the children are hers and so begins many mistaken thoughts and crossed-wires between Rick and Anna. This is the friction that keeps us on our toes!

Rick is a very frustrating man! making judgements that bear no relation to reality. Everything he does we can tell is from a centre of hurt – of the pain that he still carries. We can see clearly that he’s denying his feelings and is still blaming Anna for their past. Even amidst these feelings, it is clear that he still feels protective towards her. Admired for his physique as much as for his marine expertise, he is our wounded hero.

I thought one particular scene was excruciating for Anna – when Rick and Lou are the other side of the hedgerow. Definitely in the wrong place at the wrong time! Absolute torture that she bore stoically.

Anna for me still came across as a lady of ‘breeding’. She is calm and centred but seems very accepting of what life throws her way... perhaps that’s because of the protection and safety net of her titled family.

As in Jane Austen’s Persuasion, there are sub-plots running alongside that of Rick and Anna. There is enough happening that your interest is held and with the modern spin, lots to keep you reading. The modern occupation of Mrs Clay and how this works with Sir Walter is genius!

I imagine that to undertake a writing project like this is very daunting. For it to come together in a contemporary world while keeping the basic premise the same is a skill and to do it so that it feels like a new journey to the reader is genius. For these reasons I am giving Persuade Me my highest rating.(less)

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Apr 03, 2012 Kim rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: austen-influenced, persuasion-influenced, signed-copy, for-review, contemporary-romance

I was recently afforded the opportunity of working with Juliet Archer. We were fortunate enough to collaborate on The Austen Games together and have developed a nice little friendship driven by our love for Jane Austen! Juliet is the author of the Darcy and Friends series, which currently consists of two novels and is soon to be followed by more works. The first in the series, The Importance of Being Emma, was well received and was soon followed by Persuade Me. Both books have received several r...more I was recently afforded the opportunity of working with Juliet Archer. We were fortunate enough to collaborate on The Austen Games together and have developed a nice little friendship driven by our love for Jane Austen! Juliet is the author of the Darcy and Friends series, which currently consists of two novels and is soon to be followed by more works. The first in the series, The Importance of Being Emma, was well received and was soon followed by Persuade Me. Both books have received several romance novel award nominations/wins, and after reading Persuade Me it’s easy to see why!

In a modern-day retelling of Persuasion, Archer introduces us to Anna Wentworth and Rick Wentworth. Both met in France while Anna was an Au Pair and Rick taught sailing lessons. The two immediately fall in love and have a fairy tale summer together. Unfortunately events beyond their control forced them apart, as Anna left to go to school in England and Rick left to work in Australia. For ten long years they lived apart, linked by the memory of that fateful summer in France. Fate steps in again, when the two meet in England, where Anna lives as a University lecturer and Rick is passing through on a book tour in his career as a famous marine biologist. They have both been harboring conflicting feelings about each other, and coming back together after all these years have brought these feelings back to the surface with a vengeance. The two must decide how to best move forward, whether it be together or as separate people. Which one will it be?

Whenever I read a novel that pays homage to Austen’s Persuasion, there’s one thing that always stands out to me as the make or break point: Wentworth’s letter. It is hands down the best letter written in all of literature in my eyes. Therefore, I’m always nervous that when I read a Persuasion influenced novel that it won’t live up to the expectations that I have. I can tell you, my fellow readers, that Archer’s version of Wentworth’s letter is 100% swoon-worthy. I fell in love with the story, the characters, and the comedic undertones of Archer’s writing all while greatly anticipating the moment I would reach “the letter”. Archer’s novel reads like a fine red wine that has been left out to breathe. It becomes fuller and more complex with time, adding to the reader’s pleasure and enjoyment.

Archer’s creativity and wit are clearly evident in the way in which she modernizes Austen’s story. Frederick (now Rick) is now a marine biologist as opposed to being a naval officer, yet still gets to spend most of his time with his love, the sea. Anne (now Anna), who I’ve always considered the smartest of all of Austen’s heroines, gets to showcase that intelligence with a Ph.D. in Russian literature. The inclusion of discussions on Russian literature and the similarities between the plots of these novels and the plot of Persuasion has made me want to delve more into Russian literature in the future. Overall, the entire novel was a very interesting and engaging read. If you love Austen modernizations like I do and are in the mood for a new and fun spin on our favorite classic, definitely check out Persuade Me. You won’t be disappointed!

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Sep 13, 2011 Maria Grazia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: austen-inspired, read-in-2011

Persuasion. When you like a story so much you never have enough of it. I haven’t read much based on Persuasion actually, this is the first modern re-telling of my favourite Austen. It was a real page turner despite my already knowing what was next. It was intriguing to see how Juliet Archer made those familiar events take place in such a different context, for example. She often surprised me and her smooth, involving narration kept me interested all the time.
This is the second book in the serie...more Persuasion. When you like a story so much you never have enough of it. I haven’t read much based on Persuasion actually, this is the first modern re-telling of my favourite Austen. It was a real page turner despite my already knowing what was next. It was intriguing to see how Juliet Archer made those familiar events take place in such a different context, for example. She often surprised me and her smooth, involving narration kept me interested all the time.
This is the second book in the series “Darcy & Friends”, which Juliet Archer started with her brilliant and successful , “The Importance of Being Emma”.

“Persuade Me” is a nowadays re-telling of Anna (Anne) Elliot’s regrets and Rick (Frederick) Wentworth’s constant but resentful love for her. Anna (18) and Rick (22) meet in France during a summer holiday while she was baby-sitting and he teaching sailing before both go on with their careers. She was going to move to Oxford to graduate and he was moving to Australia for his PhD. It’s love at first sight, an unforgettable experience, an overwhelming passion which has to face reality as soon as Anna’s father, Sir Elliot 8th Baronet of Kellynch, and her godmother, Minty aka Lady Russell , find that out. Anna is persuaded not follow Rick to Australia as he asked. She must go to Oxford and get her degree, and especially , she can’t marry a nobody like him. Anna let them persuade her, that's her fault. She feels she can’t be so impulsive, she risks being caught in an unhappy choice like her mother.

Ten years after Anna is a University Professor in Russian Literature in Bath and Rick is a worldwide famous expert in Marine Biology who has just published a book, soon become a best-selling : “Sex in the Sea” Rick’s gorgeous looks have turned him into an object of desire for many a woman, but he has just broken up a long lasting relationship with a beautiful supermodel, Shelley McCourt. Well, she dumped him down for a millionaire, actually. But now that Rick is going back to England to launch his book there, lots of memories come back to his mind. He is still hurt for being left that way ten years earlier: he will never forget and never forgive. His pride is doubly hurt now that also Shelley left him.

Memories intrude and both have to face each other's past and present feelings. Anna has to deal with another man from her past, while Rick is made the focus of unwanted attention by his celebrity status. Things will not be easy for them and what makes it even more complicated is that Anna's image-obsessed family is still ready to interfere ...

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May 19, 2012 Deanna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-books-purchased, 2012-books-read, contemporary-fiction, retelling, e-book

A fun, fun book. It truly was.
I read Persuasion this past winter, and it instantly became a Austen favorite of mine. I do love retellings, when done well, so I was very much intrigued by Persuade Me. There was a chance for disappointment, but disappointed I was not. While I knew how the story would end, I was greatly pleased with the various contemporary factors added that captured my attention and provoked intrigue. While knowing the trajectory of the story, I did not know how Juliet Archer wou...more

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Sep 16, 2011 Rea Sinfield rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I was approached by Choc Lit publishers to read Persuade Me by Juliet Archer I was a little apprehensive about taking this book on to review. I felt I was going to be a little out of my comfort zone with this particular book especially after it being described as a Jane Austen Modernisation, I must be one of the only book lovers who is not a fan of Jane Austen. I decided to still give the book a try to see is it was a piece
of me!

Plot
When do you let your heart rule your head?
As far as men ar...more

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Sep 12, 2011 Louise Graham rated it 4 of 5 stars

Persuade Me is the second book by Juliet Archer, published by Choc Lit showing a modern take on the classics by Jane Austen in the Darcy & Friends Series.

Anna met what she thought was the man of her dreams in France but something happened and it didn't last. 10 years on, Anna hears that Celebrity Scientist, Dr Rick Wentworth is back in the UK from Australia promoting his latest bestseller Sex in the Sea.

How will she cope seeing this man who broke her heart? Rick is incapable to "forgive and...more Persuade Me is the second book by Juliet Archer, published by Choc Lit showing a modern take on the classics by Jane Austen in the Darcy & Friends Series.

Anna met what she thought was the man of her dreams in France but something happened and it didn't last. 10 years on, Anna hears that Celebrity Scientist, Dr Rick Wentworth is back in the UK from Australia promoting his latest bestseller Sex in the Sea.

How will she cope seeing this man who broke her heart? Rick is incapable to "forgive and forget" and Anna is filled with "regret". Never truly getting over their painful parting, with others showing too much interest in both of them. Will they get the chance to re kindle the sensuality of what they once shared or will Anna's obsessed in social standing and image get in the way of them realising what they both truly feel?

Can Anna persuade Rick to risk his heart again or will he leave to go back to Australia?

I hang my head in shame as I write this review as there are so many classics that I know I should have read but haven't had chance too yet. After a little research it is very apparent that this book is very true to the original just written in the modern-day. This is in its self really impressed me. The skill to re-write something that popular and still make it current. I think Juliet has done an amazing job.

This is also the first book I have read that has been published by Choc Lit. Their website states "where heroes are like chocolate - irresistible" and Rick certainly was. He sounds exactly like a leading man should, gorgeous, clever and with history (maybe even a little moody!) that you couldn't help but love him. Anna as the lead was a great character also. Very real and her views and actions to me felt very believable. Bit of humour included but all wrapped into a great story.

You can purchase this book via Amazon / Waterstones or via Juliet's website http://www.julietarcher.co.uk/ Also you can follower her on Twitter @JulietArcher . I will certainly be looking out for the other books in the series which I believe will include next to be Mr Tilner from Northanger Nights then Mr Bertram (Mansfield Park) and eventually Mr Darcy ( Pride & Prejudice) and Mr Ferrars (Sense and Sensibility).

Thank you so much for sending me a copy of this to review @ChocLitUK .
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Jul 11, 2012 Jakki rated it 5 of 5 stars

“Never forgive, never forget” has been Dr. Rick Wentworth’s mantra for the last ten years. However, after a decade, Rick believes it’s time to forget the past. And what better way to do that than to meet it head on? After publishing his first book, Sex in the Sea, Rick Wentworth decides to return to England promoting his book, and proving to himself that he is capable of forgetting the past.

Upon hearing that Rick Wentworth is back in town, Anna Elliot’s mind is aflutter. She has not forgotten R...more “Never forgive, never forget” has been Dr. Rick Wentworth’s mantra for the last ten years. However, after a decade, Rick believes it’s time to forget the past. And what better way to do that than to meet it head on? After publishing his first book, Sex in the Sea, Rick Wentworth decides to return to England promoting his book, and proving to himself that he is capable of forgetting the past.

Upon hearing that Rick Wentworth is back in town, Anna Elliot’s mind is aflutter. She has not forgotten Rick these ten years. Yet, unlike Rick who holds onto the past with bitterness, Anna holds onto it with something like regret. What will their first encounter be like? What will they say to each other? Anna is all anticipation and fear at their imminent meeting.

Their reunion goes worse than Anna expected. Gone are Rick’s chocolate fudge-cake eyes, dark and delicious, and so deadly to Anna. Instead, they’re replaced with coolness and distance, and manners leaving Anna feeling anything but wanted. Can Anna convince Rick she regrets her decision and that she still is the one for him? Or has Rick moved on to more lively women? The varying emotions and thoughts each character has are tangible.

Ms. Archer writes not only an amazing modern adaptation of Persuasion, but she also writes a to-die-for Rick Wentworth! As I read, I could feel all of his conflicting emotions. Wentworth shows a more competitive side when he believes Charles Musgrove is Anna’s husband, eager to prove he is the better man…in all regards. Yet, unable to let go of the heartache Anna caused, Rick uses their intimate past to say some pretty hurtful things to Anna, even I was feeling the full force of his words. However, try as he may to remain angry and bitter, Wentworth finds himself showing unexpected kindness to Anna at various times. With all of these differing emotions, which one will win out in the end? Jealousy, anger, or something deeper?

Persuade Me is a fast-paced, emotion-filled, humor-laden modern Persuasion adaptation that I could not put down, a must read for any Persuasion lover. (less)

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Oct 08, 2011 C D Meetens rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult, romance

Ten years after Anna Eliot was persuaded to leave Rick Wentworth to pursue her university degree and a career, they meet again. Will they give love a second chance? Or is her desertion something Rick can never forgive?

I love Jane Austen's novels, and Persuasion is one of my favourites. So, when I discovered a modern retelling of the story was available, I was intrigued. I had already read another modern version of it, and hadn't enjoyed it, due to the characters being too angry.

Not so with Julie...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Candy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: austenesque

Loved it!! Persuade Me is an excellent modernization of Persuasion. Ms. Archer was able to bring it into the modern age without any major changes to the basic storyline.

Rick is returning to the UK, to promote his new book, Sex in the Sea. Anna Elliot has a ticket to his book signing, but would she go? Ten years ago, after a summer in love, Anne left him and returned home to finish her schooling. Persuaded by her father and godmother to fulfill her mother’s dream for Anna to get a degree in Russi...more

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Sep 26, 2011 Dizzyc rated it 4 of 5 stars

Now, I have a confession, between you and me, I have not read Jane Austen's novels, but from what I understand Juliet Archer stays true to the characters and plot of Persuasion. I also understand that you do not need to know the Jane Austen novel to enjoy this re-telling of the classic.

I fell in love with this story from page one. The idea of Anna still in love with a summer affair she had ten years ago with the gorgeous Rick.

Anna, lecturer, gave up love at the request of her family. Now lives...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Deb rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, jane-austen-ish

Modern day variation of Jane Austen's Persuasion. I loaded this on my Kindle after finishing the first book, The Importance of Being Emma but I just finally got it read this weekend. Overall this is a good re-telling of the story. Anna Elliot was 18 when she met Rick Wentworth while being an au pair in France. He asked her to follow him to Australia bur Anna's family and godmother convinced her she was throwing her life away and she has regretted it ever since. Ten years later, Rick, now a succe...more

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Sep 09, 2011 Tara Chevrestt rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-release, kindle

We've all heard the saying, "when you assume, you make an ass of you and me." In this book, there's a LOT of assuming and thus, a lot of people making asses of themselves... and that's part of what makes this book so funny and entertaining.

Quick summary: Rick and Anna loved each other long ago, but her snotty family convinced her to give him up. She lives in England. He lives in Australia. Ten years after their tragic romance, he is right in her backyard doing a book tour. Do they have a second...more

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Sep 27, 2011 Leah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-2011, for-review

Despite having never read a Jane Austen novel (please don’t lynch me), I do enjoy a good modern-day adaptation. I don’t entirely know why but it could have something to do with the fact that reading a modern version of a Jane Austen novel means I can get the gist of Jane’s books without having to read all the old-fashioned writing (now you can lynch me). So when I was asked if I wanted to read Juliet Archer’s second ‘Darcy and Friends’ novel I was dubious so I took a look at the excerpt availabl...more Despite having never read a Jane Austen novel (please don’t lynch me), I do enjoy a good modern-day adaptation. I don’t entirely know why but it could have something to do with the fact that reading a modern version of a Jane Austen novel means I can get the gist of Jane’s books without having to read all the old-fashioned writing (now you can lynch me). So when I was asked if I wanted to read Juliet Archer’s second ‘Darcy and Friends’ novel I was dubious so I took a look at the excerpt available and that made my mind up that I did want to read it because it sounded fascinating. I’m quite pleased that I did as I very much enjoyed it.

Persuade Me, if you can’t already tell by the title, is a modern-day version of Jane Austen’s Persuasion (or so I’m told, since I haven’t read Persuasion). I can’t compare the two books, but they feature characters with the same names and a similar plot… So I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: They’re fairly similar. Juliet’s is obviously more modern and ‘now’ though. Although saying that, it was still relatively old-fashioned and posh. The Elliot family were rich, living in big houses in the country and Sir Walter was a Baronet, so it retained everything that was probably in Jane’s book. It was a very civilised book!

Despite not having a clue about Jane Austen, and Persuasion in particular, I thoroughly enjoyed Persuade Me. It was a very quick read and one I found difficult to put down. It was definitely more of a character-driven novel than a plot-driven novel, since there were numerous small plots rather than one massive plot that tied the book together. But that wasn’t necessarily a problem. I’d have perhaps liked a bit more of what went on when Anna and Rick were teenagers. The whole book revolves around the fact that when they were younger they were in love, but because of Sir Walter they broke up and Rick went to Australia whilst Anna became a Russian professor and it would have been good to flashback to the time when they broke up to give us the full story as to why exactly Anna allowed her father to do that as that’s never really touched upon during the novel.

I found the characters to be very fascinating and I daresay most of them will bear a resemblance to Jane Austen’s characters should I go back and read Persuasion. I’m sure they have the same characteristics and mannerisms – quite honestly, at times, it felt like Sir Walter had walked out of the 1800s. I found Anna to be a very fascinating character, I thought I would find her weak for allowing her father to overpower her when she was younger, but I didn’t. Instead, I felt sympathy for her that her dad had such a dominating effect over her life. I liked her as an adult and I found both her and Rick to be very fascinating characters and I enjoyed their interactions again as they met again after a decade apart. The whole will-they-won’t-they aspect was done very well indeed.

I really enjoyed reading Persuade Me. The novel isn’t just about Anna and Rick and I found the other characters – particularly the Mosgrove family, I found I really liked them, the same goes for Jenny and Tom, who Anna rents a room from. There were plenty of lovely characters to balance out the somewhat devious ones – Anna’s family were just terrible people, and there wasn’t one person in Anna’s family I liked. Juliet Archer has written a very enjoyable novel and I’ll definitely be going back to take a look at her first Jane Austen adaptation, The Importance of Being Emma. Jane Austen fans will really love Persuade Me, and I’ll be interested if any one can tell me how similar this novel is to Persuasion, just out of interest. I hugely recommend Persuade Me, I found myself sucked into the story and couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen to Anna and Rick – and everyone else, for that matter!(less)

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Mar 31, 2012 Christina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Delightful modern spin to Jane Austen's Persuasion. Archer cleverly translates the story and scenarios into believable modern story-- with not leaving out any of Austen's details... even the social sphere of Sir Walter Elliot was still left in tact! Unlike Austen's Wentworth, who is a now rich Captain of the Navy, the male hero is now a successful author, marine biloligist in Australia, returning to his homeland England while on a book tour. I thought the emotion of Anna and Rick (Austen's Anne...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

In Persuade Me, Juliet Archer has created a perfect modern day story based on Austen’s Persuasion. Persuasion is a hard story to bring to a modern setting. Why would a woman allow her father and godmother to persuade her to not marry the man of her dreams in this day and age? Archer is able to convincingly write about this point and stick to the main story, but bring it to a modern day setting. I especially love how she was able to keep the essence of the original characters while also modernizi...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Lorraine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-06-12

Finished last night, it took me a while to get into the style of the story.

It was very similar to the original style of Austin's writing of Persuasion (which I found to be a bit of a slog to read, eventually resorting to the audio book).

I left Persuade Me sitting on my kindle for a day thinking of starting another book with a more fast paced story but found that I wanted to finish it and I was very happy that I did.

Characters were all believable and certainly complimented Austin's originals,...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Having just finished a modernized telling of 'Persuasion' that I'd found extremely disappointing, I approached this book with extreme caution, so I was absolutely thrilled when I found that my fears were unfounded! The characters were relatable, the writing skillful, the emotion was realistic and settled well (very hard to accomplish, in my opinion, when dealing with feelings of lost love a decade old). I typically find Jane Austen renditions extremely disappointing in some way, but I was very p...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Duckpondwithoutducks rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-novels-austenalia

Persuade Me is Jane Austen's Persuasion set in modern-day England. Unlike other retellings of Persuasion like The Family Fortune, where Louisa Musgrove's fall becomes a skiing accident, and For Darkness Shows The Stars, where it becomes a gravity-defying leap off a tall building, in this book the Louisa Musgrove character (Lou) actually falls off the stairs at the Cobb in Lyme Regis. I really enjoyed this updating of the story, though reading all the Persuasion retellings that I've been reading...more

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Juliet Archer describes herself as “a 19th-century mind in a 21st-century body – actually, some days it’s the other way round.” The youngest of four girls, she was born and bred in North-East England, where she met her future husband. Unlike Anne Elliot in Persuasion, she resisted well-meant advice and married young, before graduating from the University of Nottingham with a First in French and Ru...more

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“I once wrote you a letter and you never replied, which makes me wonder if you ever received it. This time it's a more personal delivery - and I need a reply, even if it's not the one I want.

I'm listening to you - I can hear every word, however softly you speak - and I'm half-agony, half-hope. You're saying that men are realists - that, when the woman they love is no longer available, they move on. Well, believe me, I tried - and I thought I had. But seeing you again, after so many years, just proved how little I knew...

You told me to trust myself. So here I am back in Bath, putting everything on the line for a second chance with you. Is that what you want, too? Whatever your answer, remember this: I may not deserve you - when I think of how I've behaved, I know I've shown little self-control and even less forgiveness - but I've never stopped loving you.

You're talking about heartless men... But I have a heart, and it's the same one you almost broke ten years ago, and it belongs to you, and only you, even more than it did then. And yes, I'm a realist: if you no longer love me, I will accept it. But don't say that only a woman can keep on loving someone who's no longer part of her life! Because I will keep on loving you until there are no stars in the sky.

Tell me tonight how you feel. If there's any chance of you loving me back, then I'll wait for you as I should have waited before. If not, say the word and I'll leave you in peace. But I'll never forget you, or what we had, or what might have been.

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