Persuasion This is a romantic story written by Jane Austen (1775-1817), one of the most talented writers of her time. It opens with a brief history of the Elliot family and tells what happens after they are forced to rent their house to somebody and move due to some financial problems. Then, as the story continues it turns out to be a love story between Anne (one of the Elliot daughters) and Frederick (a naval officer). How this story ends makes this book one of the classics of English literature.