Captain Wentworth's Persuasion

Jane Austen's Classic Retold Through His Eyes

De: Regina Jeffers

Narrado por: Graham Vick

Witty, romantic and insightful, this novel retells the love affair at the heart of Jane Austen's Persuasion from the perspective of the suitor--Captain Wentworth. Written in the language of the era, Captain Wentworth's Persuasion re-creates the original style, themes and sardonic humor of Jane Austen's novel while turning the entire tale on its head in a most engaging fashion. Listeners hear Captain Wentworth's side of this tangled story while gazing into his thoughts and emotions.

Wentworth initially suffers rejection and frustration because the titled Elliots do not consider him good enough for their daughter Anne. Despite her feelings for Wentworth, Anne allows others to persuade her to break off their engagement. Eight years later, when Wentworth returns from fighting against Napoleon's army, the difficult years of war have reversed fortunes. Now it is he who is rich, having won many prizes in battle, while the Elliots are deeply in debt and in danger of losing their good name.

Will Wentworth seek revenge by choosing another woman over his former love? Can he walk away from Anne, or will the memory of her lips and her touch capture his love once again?

©2010 Regina Jeffers (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Well... Captain Wentworth...... glad to meet you..

Admittedly, this perspective IS highly modernized compared to the genre of the day. Jane Austen would never have written such a racy account of the good Captain's perspective. Ever. And I mean EVER. Or even broached the subject of intimate relations even between married persons. That being said, I did find this book saucy and delightful.... I have already listened to it twice! And, I really enjoyed the post-script adventures they had, and starting their family. I am left satisfied, fulfilled in my wishes for a prosperous, loving, emotionally resilient future for them. Thank you, Ms. Jeffers.

Loved it!

enjoyed it thoroughly. the narration was superb! re-read 4 times and more. this was indeed delightful and romantic!

I love this story

This is one of my favorite Jane Austin books and this version is perfect, especially the narration and direction

a different point of view

when i first read Persuasion i was in Ann's head seeing what she saw and understanding thru her, now this book gave me a bigger picture and i stepped out of Ann's head. I enjoyed getting to know and understand both characters and their world from a different view. thank you!

Surprisingly well done and faithful to the spirit of Persuasion.

I did not expect to truly enjoy this story. You can not put it down even though you often know what is coming - there are so many new & interesting facets that are so well written.