Ross Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 140224925X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
As Seen on Masterpiece on PBS®: Book 1 of the beloved Poldark series 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.

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.

Poldark: The Complete Scripts - Series 1

Author: Debbie Horsfield
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509814663
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Cornwall, 1783. The American Revolutionary War is over. Cornishman Ross Poldark returns to his father's lands a battle-weary soul. Met by a homeland gripped in recession and the revelation of his father's death, Ross must contend with the disrepair of his property and the challenge of keeping his family tin mine in business as his sweetheart prepares to marry his cousin. Amidst the stark beauty of the Cornish landscape, Ross must fight for his livelihood, making allies, and enemies, along the way. Delve deeper into the hit BBC drama starring Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark and Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza. Collecting together Debbie Horsfield's original scripts, Poldark: The Complete Scripts - Series 1 allows you to relive the greatest moments from the first series, from Poldark's initial homecoming to the series' dramatic close. This is the perfect accompaniment for fans of the series and gives a unique insight into how the show was visualized.

Ross Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447207254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 481

Book Description
Ross Poldark is the first novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series. Now a television phenomenon, BBC One's Poldark starring Aidan Turner. Tired from a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family. But the joyful homecoming he has anticipated turns sour, for his father is dead, his estate is derelict and the girl he loves is engaged to his cousin. But his sympathy for the destitute miners and farmers of the district leads him to rescue a half-starved urchin girl from a fairground brawl and take her home – an act which alters the whole course of his life . . . Ross Poldark is followed by Demelza, the second novel in this evocative series set in 18th century Cornwall.

The Poldark Saga: Books 1 - 3

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492693847
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1030

Book Description
NOW A MASTERPIECETM SERIES ON PBS® The Poldark Saga is the masterwork of Winston Graham's life, evoking the historical period like only he can and creating a work of rich and poor, loss and love, that you'll never forget. Ross Poldark In the first novel in Winston Graham's hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from the Revolutionary war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth. Instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth engaged to his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew. Demelza In the enchanting second novel in the Poldark series, Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner's daughter rescued from a fairground brawl, now happily finds herself Ross Poldark's wife. But the events of these turbulent years put the strength of their romance and their marriage to the test. Jeremy Poldark Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life in this third novel of the Poldark series. Reeling from the tragic death of a loved one, Ross is brought to trial for the sacking of a nearby grounded ship, and despite their stormy marriage, Demelza tries to rally support, to save him and their family. As the drama unfolds, Jeremy Poldark, Ross and Demelza's first son, is born... A thrilling historical saga of romance and family drama, this bundle of books is the perfect introduction to the series for readers who loved Downton Abbey.

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.

Jeremy Poldark

Author: Winston Graham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754034452
Category : Cornwall (England : County)
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
Ross Poldark is accused of wrecking two ships and must stand trial, and his wife Demelza is trying to rally support for him, but various enemies would be pleased to see Ross convicted. From the author of DEMELZA and WARLEGGAN.

Warleggan

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

Book Description

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

Never Always Sometimes

Author: Adi Alsaid
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460399013
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
“Utterly charming and thoughtful.” —Nicola Yoon, the New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also a Star “A refreshing novel about friendship and romance that defies cliché, Never Always Sometimes will win readers over with its hilarious musings and universal truths.” -Adam Silvera, the New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End and What If It’s Us Rule #10: Never date your best friend. Well, some rules are meant to be broken. Best friends Dave and Julia have spent their high school years living by their carefully crafted Never List — a list of rules they created to make sure they never become high school clichés. But as graduation approaches, Dave is shocked when Julia decides that they should now do everything on the list, from skinny dipping (Rule #6) to road-tripping (Rule #9). But what happens when Julia finds out that Dave has been breaking Rule #8 (never pine silently for someone for the entirety of high school) for years? Can their friendship survive the ultimate cliché and turn into something…more? From the acclaimed author of Let’s Get Lost and North of Happy, comes a story of what can happen in those final days of high school, when you let go of who you are and take a chance on who you might be.