Persuasion
by Jane Austen
Anne Elliot is one of Austin's quietest heroes, but she's also one of the strongest and most open to change. Napoleon lives in the moment of wars, in a time of accidents, adventures, new fortunes and alliances. A woman who doesn't matter maneuvers in her limited circumstances, as captain Wentworth's long-standing love in battles does. Although he is almost thirty years old, having already passed the exhausted heyday of his youth, Austin forces him to win for himself and others like himself in a revitalized society.
