Ross Poldark : a novel of Cornwall 1783-1787
Graham, Winston, 1909-1996
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Ross Poldark through Winston Graham is the primary novel within the sweeping Poldark series, set in 18th-century Cornwall. The tale follows Ross Poldark, a dashing, complex parent who returns to England after combating in the American Revolutionary War. He reveals his international modified: his father has passed away, his property is in ruins, and his sweetheart, Elizabeth, is now engaged to his cousin, Francis. Undeterred by these setbacks, Ross embarks on a journey to rebuild his lifestyles, determined to repair his family’s land and fortune. As Ross struggles with non-public and professional challenges, he's drawn into the lives of the human beings round him—his loyal servants, the nearby mining community, and the complicated relationships that outline them. His passionate, occasionally reckless nature leads him to make each brave and controversial selections, which intertwine with the political, social, and financial tensions of the time.
Main title:
Ross Poldark : a novel of Cornwall 1783-1787 / Winston Graham.
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Imprint:
London : Macmillan, 1996.
Collation:
455 pages ; 24 cm.
Series title:
Poldark saga ; Book 1
Notes:
Originally published, London: Werner Laurie, 1945.
ISBN:
03336618509780333661857 (hkb)
Dewey class:
823.912
Language:
English
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BRN:
978271
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