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Persuasion

Written by: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Greta Scacchi
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 Persuasion, Jane Austen's last novel, is a tale of love and marriage told with irony and insight. Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth have met and seperated years before. Their reunion, after the passage or irrecoverable years of their youth, forces a recognition of the false values that drove them apart.First published 1818. All rights reserved.; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Literary Fiction Regency Romance Romance

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Great story. I think the narration really added a lot of depth to the characters

Great classic novel. Excellent narration

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I found the audio levels uneven. Otherwise a fine recording. I was using it to sleep and it would occasionally get jarring loud.

fine but volume varies

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I already knew I loved the story, but the narration was fantastic. highly recommend.

fantastic narration

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The narrator does a wonderful job bringing the characters to life. Anne, Wenworth & Mary especially. Scacchi's Anne is delightfully playful with an abundance of warmth and mature self reflection. Well worth a repeat listen.

A Must Listen

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Loved it! Excellent voice and accent. Nailed the tone of Austen's sardonic work nicely. Great character voices, very engaging. A great listen!!

Excellent !!

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