Persuaded

The Story of Elizabeth Elliot

By: AnnaMarie Wallace

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

People’s characters are formed in large part by the events of their lives.

We are all familiar with the story of Anne Elliot and her eventual reunion with Captain Wentworth. But what of Elizabeth Elliot? What events in her life have made her into the rather unattractive character we see in Persuasion? How did the Elliots fall into such financial difficulties? And why does Mrs. Clay have such a hold on her? These questions are all answered in Persuaded: The Story of Elizabeth Elliot.

Without warning, Elizabeth is removed from school following the death of her beloved mother. With little training and no experience in the role, she is expected to fill her mother’s shoes as mistress of Kellynch Hall. A loving father and anxious servants help her take on her new position, and soon enough it seems that life is going on as usual. But all is not as it seems…