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Ross Poldark

By: Winston Graham
Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
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Set in 18th century Cornwall, Ross Poldark is the first novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series. Now a television phenomenon, it has been adapted for twice by the BBC as Poldark, most recently starring Aidan Turner.

Cornwall in the 1780s – when powerful forces of revolution and reaction are at large in the world.

Tired from a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family. But the joyful homecoming he has anticipated turns sour, for his father is dead, his estate is derelict and the girl he loves is engaged to his cousin.

But his sympathy for the destitute miners and farmers of the district leads him to rescue a half-starved urchin girl from a fairground brawl and take her home – an act which alters the whole course of his life . . .

Ross Poldark is followed by Demelza, the second novel in this evocative series.

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

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Critic reviews

Ross is one of literature's great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood (Debbie Horsfield, writer of BBC One's Poldark)
From the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more
The plot roars along as the sea crashes, rain lashes and wild winds whip up the spume. I swear you can almost hear the screaming gulls
Die-hard Poldark fans take note: if the TV series is not enough for you, there are 12 (yes, 12) novels in the original series . . . Love rivalry, war, class struggles - it's a rich soup of discontent, and there are some blistering lines in the books
Steeped in humour, romance, passion and tragedy, the Poldark books are as exciting and fresh as they are timeless and memorable. Don't miss them!
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Really well read. Know the story like the back of my hand but wonderful to listen to the audio book which brings it alive.

Fabulous

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I didn’t see this on TV and didn’t really know anything about the storyline, but I’m glad I gave it a punt! I was completely gripped and have continued with the other books - I’m up to number 6 so far.
The complex characters and interesting storylines make this much more than just a period romance and Oliver Hembrough is an engaging narrator. The story series includes smugglers, tin miners, money, bankruptcy, war, prison breaks, fools, villains and heroes, with lives intertwining and a love story running through it’s core.
If you like historical dramas and characters with minds of their own, then this is well worth a listen.

Fascinating story series

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Who was your favorite character and why?

Who could not love Demelza but also Judd made me laugh with his funny sayings.

What about Oliver J. Hembrough’s performance did you like?

I could listen to Oliver J. Hembrough telling me a story forever. The characters he created with a change in his voice was very believable, I don't know how he did so many some times in constant dialogue. I will be listening to more books read by him.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book made me laugh in places but mostly it drew me in as if I knew all the people and looked forward to listening each day.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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This unabridged audible edition has a younger and Better narrator than the previous version!
Enjoyable to listen to and read well. Am looking forward to next book Demelza.

Recommended good audio book

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Captures era perfectly. Would make excellent English Lit curriculum set text. So many critical themes

I loved this book!

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