Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791 (The Poldark Saga, 3)
Description
NOW A MASTERPIECE™ SERIES ON PBS®The gripping third book of historical fiction
in the Poldark Saga following a family of revolutionary characters through
romance, struggle, and the promise of new life.Revolutionary war veteran Ross
Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life in this third novel of the Poldark
Saga. Reeling from the tragic death of a loved one, Poldark vents his grief by
urging impoverished locals to salvage the contents of a ship run aground in a
storm―an act that demands death by hanging in the eyes of British law.Ross is
brought to trial for his involvement, and despite their stormy marriage,
Demelza tries to rally support for her husband, to save him and their
family.But there are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross
convicted, not least of which is George Warleggan, the powerful banker whose
personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense and threatens to completely
destroy the Poldarks.And into this turbulent family saga, Jeremy Poldark, Ross
and Demelza’s first son, is born…The Poldark series is Winston Graham’s
masterwork, evoking the historical period and characters like only he can and
creating an engrossing romance of rich and poor, loss and love, sure to engage
fans of Downton Abbey and Outlander. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Sourcebooks Landmark (July 24, 2015)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 304 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1492622133
- ISBN-13 : 30
- Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #584,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,804 in Historical British & Irish Literature #6,012 in Family Saga Fiction #8,039 in Family Life Fiction (Books)
- #1,804 in Historical British & Irish Literature
- #6,012 in Family Saga Fiction