Almost Persuaded: A Tale Of Village Life is a novel written by A Clergyman's Wife and originally published in 1856. The story takes place in a small English village and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly two young women named Mary and Anne. Mary is a devout Christian who is determined to live a virtuous life, while Anne is more worldly and enjoys the pleasures of life. The two women become friends, but their different values and beliefs...