Bella Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330524011
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 708

Book Description
Bella Poldark is the twelfth and final novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, and continues the story after the fifth TV series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner. The enchanting saga of Ross, Demelza and the Poldark family concludes in this, the last book in the epic series. Bella, the Poldarks’ youngest daughter, is a precociously talented singer and is encouraged to pursue a career by her old flame and by a distinguished French conductor who has more in mind than Bella’s music . . . Meanwhile, Valentine Warleggan, whose existence keeps open the old wounds of the feud between Ross and George, leads an increasingly wayward existence. And Clowance, the Poldarks’ widowed daughter, is considering remarrying to one of two rival suitors. But a cloud hangs over Cornwall, as a murderer stalks the villages looking for new victims . . . 'From the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, and then a whole lot more. - Guardian

Bella Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 125024479X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704

Book Description
The twelfth book in Winston Graham's classic Poldark saga, now a major TV series from Masterpiece PBS. Cornwall 1818 We continue the tale of Ross and Demelza; of the wayward Valentine Warleggan, whose existence keeps open the old wounds of the feud between Ross and George; of Bella, the Poldarks' youngest daughter, whose precocious talent as a singer is encouraged by her old flame, Christopher Havergal, and by a distinguished French conductor, who has more in mind than Bella's music; of Clowance, the Poldarks' widowed daughter, who considers remarriage to one of two rival suitors; and of a murderer who stalks the villages of west Cornwall. In his Poldark series, Winston Graham explores the complications of love lost and the class struggle of early 19th-century England with a light comic touch. Bella Poldark is the final Poldark book.

Demelza

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402254253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422

Book Description
NOW A MASTERPIECETM SERIES ON PBS® The second novel in the gripping Poldark Saga, a historical fiction series following the life and love of the Poldark family, perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Outlander. In the enchanting second novel in Winston Graham's beloved Poldark series, Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner's daughter, rescued by Ross Poldark from a fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his wife. But these historic and turbulent years put their romance to the test. As Ross launches into a bitter struggle for the right of the mining communities, Demelza's efforts to adapt to the ways of the gentry (and her husband) challenge her to rethink everything. When tragedy strikes and sows the seeds of rivalry between Ross and the powerful George Warleggan, will Demelza manage to bridge their differences before they destroy her marriage and her chance at happiness? Amid the turbulent history of 18th century England, Demelza continues the Poldark family saga and sweeps readers into one of the greatest historical romances of all time.

Ross Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402249241
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
Book 1 of the beloved Poldark novels • A forthcoming major new series on Masterpiece on PBS® The enthralling first book behind Poldark, the major new TV series from Masterpiece on PBS... In the first novel in Winston Graham's hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth-believing Ross to be dead-is now engaged to his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew. Thus begins the Poldark series, a heartwarming, gripping saga set in the windswept landscape of Cornwall. With an unforgettable cast of characters that spans loves, lives, and generations, this extraordinary masterwork from Winston Graham is a story you will never forget.

The Twisted Sword

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Pan
ISBN: 9780330317498
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 524

Book Description
In Cornwall in 1815, Demelza sees a horseman riding down the valley and senses disruption to the domestic contentment she has fought so hard to achieve. Ross has little option but to accept the summons—and travel to Paris with his family, as an "observer" of the French armed forces. Parisian life begins well, but the return of Napoleon brings separation, distrust, and danger to the Poldarks—and always for Demelza there is the shadow of the secret she does not even share with Ross.

The Loving Cup

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250244757
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 592

Book Description
The tenth book in Winston Graham's classic Poldark saga, now a major TV series from Masterpiece PBS. Cornwall 1813 A silver cup lies half-forgotten in a dank cave, amongst a pile of stolen goods. Yet the tiny vessel and its inscription Amor gignit amorem haunts the lives of the still-feuding Poldark and Warleggan families, as Ross, Demelza and the ambitious and powerful Sir George Warleggan watch their children make the decisions that will shape their destinies. In the closing years of the wars against Napoleon, for Jeremy and Clowance, and for arrogant, cynical Valentine Warleggan, these are troubled and momentous times . . . In his Poldark series, Winston Graham explores the complications of love lost and the class struggle of early 19th-century England with a light comic touch. The Loving Cup is followed by the eleventh book in the series, The Twisted Sword.

Warleggan

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781509808687
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 480

Book Description

The Stranger From The Sea

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330523244
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516

Book Description
The Stranger From the Sea is the eighth novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, and continues the story after the fifth TV series, which has become an international phenomenon, starring Aidan Turner. Cornwall 1810. The Poldark family awaits the return of Ross from his mission to Wellington's army in Portugal. But their ordered existence ends with Jeremy Poldark's dramatic rescue of a stranger from the sea. Stephen Carrington's arrival in the Poldark household changes all their lives. For Clowance and Jeremy in particular, the children of Ross and Demelza, Stephen's advent is the key to a new world – one of both love and danger. The Stranger From The Sea is followed by the ninth book in the Poldark series, The Miller's Dance.

Making Poldark

Author: Robin Ellis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983939870
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
This is the 2015 edition of the memoir of BBC/Masterpiece Theatre actor Robin Ellis, the original Captain Ross Poldark in the BBC classic television series. This expanded edition includes an all-new chapter with recent photos documenting Robin's return to television as part of the new series produced by Mammoth Screen on behalf of the BBC and Masterpiece/PBS, with Aiden Turner as the new Poldark. First broadcast in the 1970s, this saga of thwarted love, passion and swashbuckling adventure set against hard times in 18th century Cornwall became an international sensation, popular in over 40 countries around the world. The memoir also describes the behind-the-scenes story of the original BBC/Masterpiece Theater series, the ongoing effect of 'Poldark perks' on Robin's life, and his transformation into a cookbook author. Making Poldark is also available as an audiobook, read by the author. The memoir also describes the behind-the-scenes story of the original TV series, the ongoing effect of 'Poldark perks' on Robin's life and his transformation into a cookbook author. Making Poldark is also available as an audiobook, read by the author.

Jeremy Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Ross Poldark stands accused of wrecking two ships. Despite their stormy marriage, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker, whose personal rivalry grows ever more intense.