Ross Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 by Winston Graham (English) Hardcov

Description: Ross Poldark by Winston Graham The first volume of Winston Grahams sweeping saga of Cornish life in the eighteenth century. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Returning home from grim experiences in the American Revolutionary War, Ross Poldark is reunited with his beloved Cornwall and family. 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. 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 . . .Ross Poldark is the first novel in Winston Grahams sweeping saga of Cornish life in the eighteenth century. First published in 1945, the Poldark series has enthralled readers ever since.This beautiful edition features an afterword by novelist Liz Fenwick.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collectors Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collectors Library are books to love and treasure. Flap Ross wont have much money, but theres the land, and that always counts in the long run- Author Biography Winston Graham was the author of more than forty novels, including The Walking Stick, Angel, Pearl and Little God, Stephanie and Tremor. His novels have been widely translated and his famous Poldark series has been developed into two television series shown in twenty-four countries. Six of Winston Grahams books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable being Marnie, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Winston Graham was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and in 1983 was awarded the OBE. He died in July 2003. Review Ross is one of literatures great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood -- Debbie Horsfield Promotional The first volume of Winston Grahams sweeping saga of Cornish life in the eighteenth century. Review Quote (previous edition) Ross is one of literatures great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood Review Quote Ross is one of literatures great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood Promotional "Headline" The first volume of Winston Grahams sweeping saga of Cornish life in the eighteenth century. Details ISBN190962151X ISBN-10 190962151X ISBN-13 9781909621510 Author Winston Graham Publisher Pan Macmillan Format Hardcover Series Macmillan Collectors Library Pages 472 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-07-01 Media Book Imprint Macmillan Collectors Library Subtitle A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1909 DEWEY 823.912 Audience Age 18 Edition Main Market Ed. Language English UK Release Date 2016-07-14 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-07-11 NZ Release Date 2016-07-11 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98214773;

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