Jane Austen Collection

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Narrated in Austen's typical eloquent style - witty and subtly sarcastic - Persuasion is about love that evolves and matures in the face of life's many difficulties. Young and rich, she has decided not to get married and instead spends her time organising her acquaintances' love affairs. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank.

For Elinor Dashwood, sensible and sensitive, and her romantic, impetuous younger sister Marianne, the prospect of marrying the men they love appears remote. Her novels are known for their witty social commentary and exploration of the lives of women in Regency-era England.

Each book includes a brief introduction that provides background information about the author and the time period in which the novel was written. But as she blunders through a scheme to find a suitable husband for her new friend Harriet, Emma begins to realise that her judgement is not as good as she thought. Austen had a short life, but her legacy and the impact she made on literature have changed the course of history. There are many other book sets that turn classics into accessible books for younger readers, some of our favourites include The Sherlock Holmes Children's Collection: Shadows, Secrets and Stolen Treasure 10 Books , which contains ten easy-read Sherlock Holmes stories, perfect for younger fans of the TV show or the films. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations.This beautiful collection contains classic stories like Emma, Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice and many more.