A gorgeous, pocket-sized special edition of Jane Austen's sophisticated and wickedly satirical final novel to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of her birth.Persuasion follows the story of Anne Elliott, who as a teenager was engaged to a seemingly ideal man, Frederick Wentworth. But after being persuaded by her friend Lady Russell that he is too poor to be a suitable match, Anne ends their engagement. When they are re-acquainted eight years later, their circumstances are transformed: Frederick is returning triumphantly from the Napoleonic War, while Anne's fortunes are floundering. Will their past regrets prevent them from finding future happiness?Bound in real cloth with foiled edges and a ribbon marker, this spectacular gift edition of Persuasion includes the original illustrations by Hugh Thomson, as well as bonus material about the cover design—inspired by Austen's life and work.