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: 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.

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

The Sword of Demelza

Author: J. E. Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615709949
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
In the shadow of Fortress Demkelza, the lives of three friends collide, forging an unlikely friendship. Devon , a young red fox, along with Erik and Emma, two young marsupials, learn that an evil king has gained control of a powerful sword. Under the King's command, a demon thylacine and dragon lizards are burning villages and threatening the peaceful creatures of the countryside. In an act of desperation, the three friends realize they must put everything aside and join a rebel army whose main purpose is to end the reign of the king!

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

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.

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.

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.

Poldark: The Complete Scripts - Series 2

Author: Debbie Horsfield
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 150981468X
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 572

Book Description
Cornwall, 1790. Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. Accused of wrecking two ships, he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are plenty of enemies who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least the powerful banker George Warleggan, whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense. This second volume of Debbie Horsfield's original scripts for the acclaimed television series takes readers from Ross's trial to the dramatic final episode. Poldark: The Complete Scripts - Series 2 is the perfect companion to the television series starring Aidan Turner, and affords a fascinating insight into how Winston Graham's beloved novels are transformed for the screen.