Persuasion is a satirical romance that follows the love story of Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth. After Anne is persuaded by her family and Lady Russell to reject Wentworth, Anne loses her youthful happiness. When Captain Wentworth comes back into her life, Anne starts to regain her youth.
One of the most important themes of Persuasion is the idea of a second chance at love or needing to wait until it is the right time to be with someone you love. This manifests in the romance between the main characters, Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth.