‘Loving longest’: Women, constancy and care in Persuasion

Join acclaimed author Emily Howes for a fascinating conversation about Persuasion and how it deals with women’s relationships, the intricacies of class and social mobility, and the expectations around caring and care. Emily will consider comparison points in Persuasion and her novel The Painter’s Daughters which tells the story of Peggy and Molly Gainsborough and explores sisterhood, sex, control and individuality. Emily will be in conversation with author, broadcaster and biographer Lucinda Hawksley.

Tickets: £15

This event is part of the Persuasion Festival at Jane Austen's House, running from 12 – 21 September 2025.