Dorset town featured in Persuasion and The French Lieutenant's Woman (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

lyme regis

(Other definitions for lyme regis that I've seen before include "Coastal town of Dorset" , "first section (of piece of music)" , "Dorset coastal resort" , "French Lieut.'s Woman town (Fowles)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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