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The Stranger from the Sea
- A Novel of Cornwall 1810-1811: Poldark, Book 8
- Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
The Stranger from the Sea is the eighth novel in Winston Graham's sweeping series of Cornwall, Poldark.
Cornwall, 1810. The Poldark family awaits the return of Ross from his mission to Wellington's army in Portugal. But their ordered existence ends with Jeremy Poldark's dramatic rescue of the stranger from the sea.
Stephen Carrington's arrival in the Poldark household changes all their lives. For Clowance and Jeremy in particular, the children of Ross and Demelza, Stephen's advent is the key to a new world - one of both love and danger.
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- Celticprincess
- 29-11-16
Fantastic as usual
Would you listen to The Stranger from the Sea again? Why?
I probably will in a few years, yes. I love the story and the narration they go together perfectly.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Stranger from the Sea?
I find this question very tricky. How can you share what you found memorable without ruining for others? I hate to be told even the slightest detail about books I haven't -but want- to read. I'm going to ignore this one as I usually do.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Again, difficult without including spoilers. For some reason, I loved the scenes where Geoffrey Charles appears and the build-up to the decision by the mine shareholders.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Poldark: Next Generation
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- Caroline
- 23-12-16
Excellent
Would you consider the audio edition of The Stranger from the Sea to be better than the print version?
Yes, definitely. I love Oliver J Hembrough's narration. He is a very talented actor.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Demelza. Anyone who reads this book will have read all the others and so will know why.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
I don't want to say because it will be a spoiler. What an odd question for a review. It will ruin a reader's enjoyment of this book to answer it!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wanted to, yes. If only I had the time.
Any additional comments?
Not the best of the Poldark novels but essential reading. Am now waiting for the release of The Miller's Dance. Can't wait!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-01-17
Ten years on, children's roles develop.
Where does The Stranger from the Sea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Continuing the love story of Ross and Demelza, and the feud with the Warleggans, this book develops the characters of the younger generation: their two eldest children, Jeremy and Clowance, and also Geoffrey Charles Poldark and Valentine Warleggan (...whose parentage is still questionable.) It also introduces the development of steam power in Cornwall.
What did you like best about this story?
As always, my mind escapes into the physical and social worlds of Cornwall in this period.
What about Oliver J. Hembrough’s performance did you like?
I'm totally enamoured with this very talented man and his multitude of voices! I wish he would go back and re-do 'Demelza', as his voice-interpretation is so important for all the characters.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Couldn't put it down...but I didn't cry.
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-04-23
Cornish tales of people
Absolutely wonderful, the Poldark stories give a account of lives and loves in Cornwall, with added interest of events of the time. Very well read by Oliver J. Hembrough, I was always wanting to hear more.
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- Jozer Mozer
- 24-03-23
Not as good as the preceeding Poldark novels
Over-long, rambling story. I live in Cornwall and it annoys me constantly that the storyteller didn't bother to find out how names and place names are pronounced here.
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- A T.
- 02-04-22
Really excellent story and narrator
Fantastic book, I've listened to all the previous ones and loved them! Oliver J. Hembrough is so incredibly talented, probably my most favorite narrator on Audible! Brilliant, thank you.
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- Kaye Davis
- 10-04-21
Another fab Poldark
Full of history with a great storyline. This delivers everything the earlier novels do with irresistible detail.
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- Ms. E. J. Baker
- 07-02-21
Stop at the death of Elizabeth
No this is not for me. I thoroughly dislike Stephen Carrington and Clowance Poldark and I dont care for Jeremy Poldark either. It all feels as if it should not have continued after the death of Elizabeth. These children's life stories would have been better just left untold. Oliver Hemsbro is excellent. The book is just awful. Sorry.
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- Kirsty Mackay
- 23-09-20
Another ENJOYABLE BOOK FROM WINSTON GRAHAM
Another fine book in the Poldark series .Well written and a very pleasant and enjoyable resd . One becomes enveloped in the life and loves of Cornwall and the delightful West country way of living at ease with this world and happy to sink in to another of this Epic series.
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-08-18
Great story
Another great story. Can't wait for the next one. What a cliffhanger to leave on!
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