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Feb 2025
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#328 Persuasion by Jane Austen for Begin...

Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
About this episode

Today, I want to tell you about a special book. It’s called Persuasion, and it was written by Jane Austen. This book is about love, regrets, and second chances. If you enjoy romance and stories about strong women, you will love Persuasion!

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