His novels have been widely translated and his famous Poldark series has been developed into two television series, which have been shown in twenty-four countries. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Ībout the Author: Winston Graham was the author of more than forty novels, including The Walking Stick, Angel, Pearl and Little God, Stephanie and Tremor. Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift-editions of much loved classic titles. First published in 1945, the Poldark series has enthralled readers ever since. Ross Poldark is the first novel in Winston Graham's sweeping saga of Cornish life in the eighteenth century. However, 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 will change the entire course of his life. But the joyful homecoming he had anticipated turns sour his father is dead, his estate derelict, and the girl he loves has become engaged to his cousin. First published in 1945, the Poldark series has enthralled readers ever since serving as the inspiration for hit BBC TV series, Poldark, Returning home from grim experiences in the American Revolutionary War, Ross Poldark is reunited with his beloved Cornwall and family. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Ross Poldark features an afterword by novelist Liz Fenwick. Aircraft & Spacecraft: General Interest.Ships, Boats & Waterways: General Interest.Road & Motor Vehicles: General Interest.Fishing, Field Sports & Outdoor Activities.Sports Studies & PE: Textbooks & Study Guides.

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Ross Poldark by Winston Graham