The retelling of Jane Austenas novel "Persuasion" from the point of view of Captain Frederick Wentworthaby the author of "Mr. Knightleyas Diary." During his shore leave from the Navy, Frederick Wentworth falls in love with the elegant and intelligent Miss Anne Elliotaonly to see his hopes of marrying her dashed by her godmother. Eight years later, Wentworth has realized his ambitions. A wealthy captain, he has pushed his memories of Anne to the furthest recesses of his mindauntil he sees her again. And though Anneas bloom has faded, Wentworth is surprised to find that his regard for her wit and warmth has not.