Poldark: May TBR Winner Review

Item: Ross Poldark
Rating: 4
Author: Christine

Posted June 27, 2020 by Christine in 2020beatthebacklist, 2020beatthebacklist, 4/5, review, TBR Poll / 0 Comments /

Ross Poldark Published by Sourcebooks Landmark by Winston Graham
Series: Poldark #1
on 1945
Genres: Fiction, Historical, Romance, Classics
Pages: 379
Source: Purchased
Format: Paperback
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ISBN: 1492622079
Rating: 4 Stars

In the first novel in Winston Graham’s hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England from the American War of Independence (1783), 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.

One of my absolute sweetest and dearest friends recommended this series to me years ago, as it is one of her all-time favorites. And, as I’m sure other bloggers are aware, sometimes it takes awhile to get to certain books because our reading lists are just so huge!

This is one that I was really excited got picked for my May TBR because I had a feeling it would’ve taken me forever to read it otherwise.

I loved the character of Ross in this book. I honestly think that sometimes I appreciate the anti-hero more than any other kind. Ross was a wounded soldier who returns home from the Revolutionary War, to find that home isn’t what he left it.

But, Ross is a resilient man and makes the best of his new life.

This book covers several years as we watch Ross make a new life for himself with his mine, his home, and eventually a new love.

This book was written in the 1940s and I think it’s because of that, that I enjoyed this book even more. I love the way the author chose to show us Ross and gave us insights to many other characters and personalities.

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About Winston Graham

Winston Graham was the author of forty novels. His books have been widely translated and the Poldark series has been developed into two television series, shown in 22 countries. Six of Winston Graham's books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable being Marnie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Winston Graham was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL) and in 1983 was invested an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). In his death, he left behind a son and daughter.

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