Austen's last completed novel; I see that it was published posthumously by her brother.
So she's a later-in-life writer. The two main characters are a bit later-in-life also. Anne Elliott was persuaded at a young age to not marry a Captain Wentworth - who had not then proven himself at sea. It turns out that being resolutely unpersuadeable isn't always a virtue.
Anne Elliott is part (a peripheral part) of a noble family quite a bit down on its finances. Interactions with relatives in varying circumstances, including a seaside trip.
Wonderfully written, enjoyable. I do feel that the characters tend to be rather black and white, but OK.
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