And when Morwenna Chynoweth now governess to Elizabeth's eldest son grows to love Drake Carne Demelza's brother the enduring rivalry between George and Ross finds a new focus for bitter enmity and conflicĬornwall 1795 -1799. The birth of a son to Elizabeth and George Warleggan serves only to accentuate the rift between the Poldark and Warleggan families. With bankruptcy an increasingly real possibility the Poldarks seem to be facing disaster on all fronts.Ĭornwall 1794. When Ross and Elizabeth's old attraction rekindles itself Demelza retaliates by becoming dangerously involved with a handsome Scottish cavalry officer. Ross plunges into a highly speculative mining venture which threatens not only his family's financial security but also his turbulent marriage to Demelza. 'From the incomparable Winston Graham.who has everything that anyone else has then a whole lot more' GuardianĬornwall 1792. Ross begins a bitter struggle for the rights of the mining communities - and sows the seed of an enduring enmity with powerful George Warleggan. Demelza's efforts to adapt to the ways of the gentry - and her husband - bring her confusion and heartache despite the joy in the birth of their first child. But in the events of these turbulent years test their marriage and their love. who has everything that anyone else has then a whole lot more Guardian.ĭemelza Carne the impoverished miner's daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground rabble is now his wife. But there are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross convicted not least George Warleggan the powerful banker whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense.
Despite their stormy married life Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. Accused of wrecking two ships he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. who has everything that anyone else has then a whole lot more' GuardianĬornwall 1790. 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. 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. Tired from a grim war in America Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family.
Cornwall in the 1780s - when powerful forces of revolution and reaction are at large in the world.
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