Dreaming of Persuading...?

Do it like it's 1899...!

A 2007 film production (for television, truly - 

hence the involvement of WGBH Boston - and 

its inclusion in this very blog, as well!)

this adaptation of Jane Austen's famed novel 

is clearly the best - ever.

A fine, underwhelming cast 

delivers with delicate care 

all the nuances of the source material; 

among them, you'll recognize some familiar faces 

atoning for past sins - 

such as the former mentor of one ''Buffy''... 

And the actress most remember, alas, 

for her turn in the most atrocious 

Stephen King adaptation of all...

But enough about those!

For this is here 

due to 

WGBH

Boston

:-)

Persuasion: 

Royal Navy captain Wentworth 

was haughtily turned down eight years ago 

as suitor of pompous baronet 

Sir Walter Elliot's daughter Anne, 

despite true love. 

Now he visits their former seaside country estate, 

rented by his brother-in-law, admiral Croft, 

so the financially stressed baronet can afford 

a fashionable, cheaper residence in trendy Bath. 

First the former lovers meet again on the estate, 

where they feel vibes again, 

but neither dares admit them until it seems too late. 

Yet the truth becomes clear, 

both have moved, but meet again in Bath.

Enjoy it while you can...!

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