Once Persuaded, Twice Shy

This modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Persuasion" follows Anne Elliott, a dedicated town councilor and theater director in Niagara-on-the-Lake, as her life takes an unexpected turn when her former love, Ben Wentworth, re-enters her world. Amid bustling local festivals, eccentric residents, and personal reflections, Anne navigates the complex emotions stirred up by their renewed connection. As past and present collide through shared projects and memories, the story explores the possibility of new beginnings.