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"From the incomparable Winston Graham...who has everything anyone else has, then a whole lot more."
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A reissue of the first of the legendary Poldark series
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Here we become acquainted with Ross Poldark and the life, society, and natural beauty of Cornwall.
Ross returns from America in 1783, world-weary, seeking the security of home and hearth to recoup his spirit. For a time, he is emotionally adrift as he goes about the business of making needed improvements to the family estate and opening a mine.
Through Winston Graham's writing, you become fully immersed in the lives of Ross, his relations, and friends.
Like a fine wine, the story gets better in the telling. Highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Sets the opening tone and plot beginnings for the series that follows, but stands easily in its own right - a self-contained encapsulation of the mood, social structure, and economic drivers of Cornwall in the late 18th-Century, all interpreted through the attractive main characters. These are real people, with thoughts and opinions that are both oddly modern and absolutely of their time. Winston Graham's writing is understated and consequently all the more powerful; his humour catches you on the back of the knees before you've noticed. If you want to know what real life was like in the Georgian era, read this.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The Poldark series is, quite simply, the best historical saga there is! Full of diverse characters, the reader will find intrigue, action, tragedy, romance and comedy within these books. The writing is masterful and cannot be bettered. The characters are well-drawn and unforgettable. When it comes to the Perfect Fictional Hero, I'm afraid even Mr Darcy comes a rather poor second behind Ross Poldark in my opinion!
The first book, Ross Poldark, introduces the main characters and sets the scene for events in the following books. Unfortunately, some extracts from the first edition of this book have been cut from subsequent editions, but this does not necessarily spoil the enjoyment.
I personally am in a constant state of reading one of the Poldark series. Once I have finished the series, I start from the beginning again, like the painting of the Forth Bridge.
I have one request to make: PLEASE, OH PLEASE make available e-book versions of all 12 Poldark novels, then I and other Poldark fans can easily take the whole lot on holiday!
The first book, Ross Poldark, introduces the main characters and sets the scene for events in the following books. Unfortunately, some extracts from the first edition of this book have been cut from subsequent editions, but this does not necessarily spoil the enjoyment.
I personally am in a constant state of reading one of the Poldark series. Once I have finished the series, I start from the beginning again, like the painting of the Forth Bridge.
I have one request to make: PLEASE, OH PLEASE make available e-book versions of all 12 Poldark novels, then I and other Poldark fans can easily take the whole lot on holiday!
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Ross Poldark
This was a new seam for books. I really loved this book and all the characters in it. The author certainly brought Cornwall to life
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The First Book in a Truly Great Series
This book, together with the eleven other Poldark novels which follow it, is one of the best reads you could possibly find. Read more
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An enduring classic that delights and engages.
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Published 22 months ago by Eileen Furze
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Excellent Amazon service as usual. Book arrived very promptly, and in excellent condition. Just as I had hoped!
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Michele Platman
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Sombre adventures of a Cornish landowner. Staid by today's standards, but there's no getting away from the epic sweep of Winston Graham's well-known saga. Read more
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