Persuasion: A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen will be performed within the candlelit rooms of the ca. 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion at Historic Rock Ford on Nov. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7 and 8:30 p.m. This one-act play, adapted by Sam Slaymakerfrom Persuasion by Jane Austen,and directed by Rachel Faust, is intended to provide audiences with the flavor of Austens work and wit within the setting of a true Georgian Mansion. Persuasion relates the story of Anne Elliot, an aristocratic young lady who declines marrying Captain Frederick Wentworth at a youthful age even though she deeply loves him. After a period of seven years, Anne and Wentworth meet againand must resolvetheir complex feelings through a series of encounters that will be highlighted in the play. Persuasion was Austens final complete novel and has often been cited as her most insightful and mature work. Performances are limited to 15 guests.Tickets are $24 and may be purchased at www.rockford.yapsody.com. Each performance will be approximately an hour with scenes taking place in each of the four parlors on the main floor and central hallway of the General Hand Mansion at Historic Rock Ford. Please bear in mind that this productionis not handicapped accessible. Guests will be standing during the performance and following the characters from room to room on the first floor of the Hand Mansion. Historic Rock Ford, located at 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, Pa., comprised of the General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder Jr. Gallery. It is owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a private, not-for-profit corporation.