Shuffy2: In addition to North and South by Gaskell, Wives and Daughters is another great read for people who love Austen's Persusion and Sense and Sensibility!

allisongryski: This is by no means an obvious recommendation. However, the quality of writing and something of the heroines' characters is similar. The heroines of these two books are both under-appreciated members of their families, who are thought beyond any chance of marriage. They are both forced by circumstance to find courage that they didn't know they possessed and they are rewarded with eventual happiness.… (lisätietoja)

electronicmemory: Slow, languid stories about regret and life choices not understood until they've passed by.

mzackin: This is the story of persuasion told from the other side. It is very well written and stays true to the story, even quoting lines from Austen.

electronicmemory: Mature lovers who find that time brings them together and push them apart over the course of many years.

sferguson: A great book that will be enjoyed by those who are interested in a bit of non-standard romance.

spygirl: Helen Fielding's first novel Bridget Jones's Diary was a remake of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. The sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is a remake of Austen's Persuasion.