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My third Austen novel, and close to my favourite, though it was only slightly pipped at the post by Emma. It was slightly denser, and a less smooth read, and a little too focused on class structure and social mores for my personal tastes. Anne Elliot is, however, by far my favourite Austen heroine of the three so far, and I found myself laughing at her being stuck being everyone's sounding board - Austen's wit & snark were in fine form in this book. I was also giggling at her calling someone a d
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I enjoyed this book. I really liked Anne compared to Austen's other protagonists. She is older, more sensible and keeps a level head. It's a story of lost love and second chances.
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Seven years ago, Anne Elliot received an offer of marriage from a young man named Frederick Wentworth. Despite their being very much in love, Anne was persuaded against the marriage by Lady Russell, a family friend. Wentworth went off heartbroken and joined the navy. Now Frederick has returned back as Captain Wentworth, a rich, eligible bachelor now being pursued by half the ladies in Bath.
Anne, now 27, is on the verge of spinsterhood. Of course, the path to reconciliation is paved with many mis ...more
Anne, now 27, is on the verge of spinsterhood. Of course, the path to reconciliation is paved with many mis ...more
Dec 31, 2014
Agnieszka
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it was amazing
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