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Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 - Winston Graham

Description: ISBN 0330344951 / Author: Winston Graham / Genre: Fiction / Tired from a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and ... more

Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 - Winston Graham ... family, only to find his father has died, his estate is derelict and the girl he loved is engaged to another. But then he rescues a half-starved urchin girl and takes her home, an act which, it turns out, will alter his life.

Newest Review: ... there was enough description to keep the story line realistic, without being too gruesome for the reading pleasure of those ... more

... who abhor blood sports. There are differences of opinion among the characters as to whether these activities are entertaining or disgusting. The romantic scenes also give the reader the minimal sexual details needed for understanding the story. I was surprised at how the author got my interest in fishing. Although I like eating fish, I have never been interested in the way they were caught before, but I found the excitement of the annual arrival of the pilchards infectious. If you don't think pilchards could excite yo...more

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Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 - Winston Graham: Rugged & Beautiful - A Cornish Drama Begins (1986 words)
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** The Location ** This book is set in Cornwall in the 1780s. Many of the locations in the story are real. Those very familiar with Cornwall can even identify those locations with fictional names. The location work for the subsequent TV series had to be great to stand a chance of living up to what this author can describe with words, as his familiarly with the county, and his love for it, shine through the storyline. ** Introduction to Plot ** Capt Ross Poldark returns home to Cornwall from America, wounded after fighting in the War of Independence. He bravely tries to hide the fact that he is limping, and hopes this ... Read the complete review