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Reviews"This novel is so much about the characters living within its pages, the time period, and the setting of Cornwall... Definitely a must read for historical fiction fans and even for those just looking for a good story and series to sink into! Highly recommended!" -- Peeking Between The Pages, "Some of the most memorable passages deal with insights into human nature that readers of Jane Austen will appreciate... Ross Poldark is rich with memorable characters and vivid scenes of Cornwall life in the late 18th-century." -- Austenprose, "Some of the most memorable passages deal with insights into human nature that readers of Jane Austen will appreciate... Ross Poldark is rich with memorable characters and vivid scenes of Cornwall life in the late 18th-century." - Austenprose, "The thing that has always made these books stand out from the crowd is the way in which Winston Graham's characters just overflow with humanity in all its forms. " -- Romantic Historical Reviews, "If you are fan of historical fiction and Austen-like stories, you must check out Ross Poldark . " -- Confessions of a Book Addict, " Ross Poldark is an excellent book full of romance, adventure, and accurate depictions of the fallibilities of the human race." -- Laura's Reviews
Dewey Decimal823/.912
SynopsisAs Seen on Masterpiece(TM) on PBS(R) 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., The first novel in the Poldark series, Ross Poldark is a heartwarming, gripping and utterly entertaining saga that bring to lfe an unforgettable cast of characters. Ross Poldark returns home to Cornwall from the Revolutionary War, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his family and his beloved fiancee Elizabeth. But instead, he discovers that his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth, having been told Ross died, is now engaged to his cousin. Ross must start anew. The Poldark series is the masterwork of Winston Graham's life work, evoking the period and people of the time. PBS debuted season one in 2015. Season two starts in Fall 2016., As Seen on Masterpiece(tm) 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.