Persuasion
by Jane Austen
Eight years ago Anne was talked out of marrying a penniless sailor. Now he is a rich captain and she still loves him. The letter.
- Spice
- 1/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~272
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Persuasion?
Persuasion is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
- Steam: Glimpses and kisses
- Burn: Slow burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Death of a loved one
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Persuasion: quick answers
How spicy is Persuasion?
Persuasion is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
Is Persuasion a standalone?
Yes, Persuasion is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Persuasion?
Persuasion features second chance, regency, military / soldier. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Persuasion have content warnings?
Our notes for Persuasion include: death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Persuasion?
If you loved Persuasion, try Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Emma by Jane Austen. They share its second chance and regency energy at a similar spice level.