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Demelza

By: Winston Graham
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Demelza is the second book in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.

Demelza Carne, the impoverished miner's daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground rabble, is now his wife. But the events of these turbulent years test their marriage and their love.

Demelza's efforts to adapt to the ways of the gentry – and her husband – bring her confusion and heartache, despite her joy in the birth of their first child. Ross begins a bitter struggle for the rights of the mining communities – and sows the seed of an enduring enmity with powerful George Warleggan.

'From the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more' – Guardian

Demelza is followed by Jeremy Poldark, the third title in this blockbuster series set in 18th century Cornwall.

 Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Romance Marriage Heartfelt

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Where does Demelza rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Following on from the first book, I enjoyed this one just as much. Nicely read. The other Poldark book was read by a man so was unsure how this would be but Clare Cobbett was very good. Poldarks are my favourite audiobooks so far.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Oh my goodness, I don't want to spoil it for anyone but near the end of the book when there was sickness in the area. I was driving along listening to the story with tears in my eyes. So moving.

Any additional comments?

Clare Cobbett was a wonderful narrator.

Great 2nd book

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Would you consider the audio edition of Demelza to be better than the print version?

Yes definitely, if only because I'm being read a story, so it takes so much less effort!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Demelza?

The scene of stripping foundering ships on the beach during a winter storm in the middle of the night.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Anything where Ross puts George Warleggan in his place

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Jim Carter losing his arm, only to lose his life to shock a few hours later

Any additional comments?

The only criticism I have is that Ross seems to think that Demelza will recover from the death of her baby without too much difficulty. That struck me as unrealistic.

I'm not at home, I'm in 18th-century Cornwall

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Having read and re-read the books over the years, and been a fan of the 70s series as well as the more recent one, I was easy to please. However, the narrator wasn’t the right choice. All the other books are read by Oliver J Hembrough, who does a brilliant job. This book with its random narrator therefore strikes an odd note. I’m sure Clare Corbett would be perfect for other books, but she’s wrong for this. Also — why oh why don’t Audible producers check in with narrators on pronunciation, or produce some kind of guide? This isn’t the first Audible reading with irritating mispronunciations. It’s not the worst, but it is annoying.

Powerful story

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I loved all the different voices Jud and Prudie were excellent. Im revisiting the books after reading them 10 years ago. Listening to them had added to the magic. Grapham writes so beautifully and the characters are so real, you cry with their sorrows.

Fantastic narration

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I would really recommend this I have so enjoyed it after watching it on TV

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