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Persuasion

Jane Austen's last-completed novel, about love, missed opportunities and second chances. Read by Jasmine Hyde.

Sounds,24 episodes

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Chapter 1
Anne Elliot’s father – Sir Walter – has to face the consequences of years of overspending.
04 Dec 2025,16 mins
Chapter 2
The Elliots must leave their family home and relocate to Bath.
04 Dec 2025,11 mins
Chapter 3
Anne discovers that her father’s new tenants have an unexpected connection to her past.
04 Dec 2025,16 mins
Chapter 4
Anne remembers – and regrets – refusing Frederick Wentworth seven years ago.
04 Dec 2025,11 mins
Chapter 5
As Sir Walter and Elizabeth leave for Bath, Anne goes to stay with her sister Mary.
04 Dec 2025,18 mins
Chapter 6
Anne’s life at Uppercross is upended by news that Captain Wentworth will soon be nearby.
04 Dec 2025,21 mins
Chapter 7
Anne and Captain Wentworth meet again for the first time in almost eight years.
04 Dec 2025,19 mins
Chapter 8
Captain Wentworth becomes a regular guest – and a favourite with the Miss Musgroves.
04 Dec 2025,19 mins
Chapter 9
Captain Wentworth's attentions towards the Miss Musgroves prompt upheaval.
04 Dec 2025,16 mins
Chapter 10
A group walk brings both clarification and entanglement.
04 Dec 2025,23 mins
Chapter 11
The Uppercross group pay a visit to Captain Wentworth's friends at Lyme.
04 Dec 2025,17 mins
Chapter 12
An accident at Lyme causes a crisis.
04 Dec 2025,31 mins
Chapter 13
Recovering from events at Lyme, Anne goes to stay with Lady Russell.
04 Dec 2025,15 mins
Chapter 14
The time approaches for Anne to go to Bath.
04 Dec 2025,14 mins
Chapter 15
Anne encounters Mr Elliot, her cousin, now a regular guest at her father’s home.
04 Dec 2025,16 mins
Chapter 16
As she sees Mr Elliot more, Anne tries to reconcile his present and past conduct.
04 Dec 2025,14 mins
Chapter 17
Anne reconnects with an old school friend.
04 Dec 2025,21 mins
Chapter 18
Anne discovers some very surprising news about her friends at Uppercross.
04 Dec 2025,23 mins
Chapter 19
Captain Wentworth arrives in Bath.
04 Dec 2025,14 mins
Chapter 20
A concert gives rise to both hope and confusion.
04 Dec 2025,21 mins
Chapter 21
Anne discovers the truth about Mr Elliot.
04 Dec 2025,40 mins
Chapter 22
Anne must try to make her feelings clear to Captain Wentworth, before it’s too late.
04 Dec 2025,33 mins
Chapter 23
A letter changes everything.
04 Dec 2025,39 mins
Chapter 24
Reconciliations, rewards, and just deserts.
04 Dec 2025,9 mins