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The Twisted Sword

By: Winston Graham
Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
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About this listen

The Twisted Sword is the eleventh novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.

Cornwall 1815. Demelza sees a horseman riding down the valley and senses disruption to the domestic contentment she has fought so hard to achieve. For Ross has little option but to accept the summons – and travel to Paris with his family, as an 'observer' of the French armed forces.

Parisian life begins well with an exhilarating round of balls and parties. But the return of Napoleon brings separation, distrust and danger to the Poldarks . . . and always for Demelza there is the shadow of the secret she does not even share with Ross.

The Twisted Sword is followed by the eleventh book in the Poldark series, Bella Poldark.

 Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance

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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)
From the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more.
All stars
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Another intriguing tale of Poldark and his family. Lots of twists and unexpected happenings. Can’t wait to read the final book in this gripping series.

Fabulous read

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I still enjoyed this book, it still got me out walking the dog every day and I still think winston graham is underrated as a story teller. But it doesn't compare with the earlier books for sheer nail-biting, edge of the seat suspense and drama. There is still loads to learn about the craft of storytelling, but in some ways for bad reasons - by asking oneself what made the earlier books better.

Nowhere near as good as the earlier novels

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Gripping, I found it hard to stop listening. I even found myself loitering on the school run, and loving my slow commute.

Fabulous historic context with the Napoleonic Wars, which inspired me to read more on the subject.

The Poldark story itself was sufficiently rich to ensure a good yarn, there are many ends to tie up in the final volume to follow.

Oliver Hembrough continues to totally own the narration of this series. He is the voice of Poldark (and so many more). I lose myself in his dramatic delivery. He is a total genius!

Another gripping Poldark novel, superb historical context

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Great listen. One of my favourites in the series.
Excellent narration that enhanced the enjoyment. One of the best narrators I have listened to.

Wonderful novel

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brilliant writing
brilliantly narrated
love all these books
wonderful descriptions of Cornwall
and interesting historical events

loved it

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