Description
Returning home from the American Revolution, Ross Poldark finds his world transformed by loss and disappointment—his father dead, his estate in ruins, and the woman he loves promised to another. Yet amid the hardship and despair of his Cornish homeland, Ross discovers an unexpected path forward when he rescues a starving girl from a fairground brawl, an impulsive act of compassion that will reshape his destiny. Winston Graham's masterful novel weaves together themes of resilience, social conscience, and personal redemption as Ross navigates the complexities of rebuilding his life and finding purpose in a world forever changed by war. With richly drawn characters and a sweeping narrative that captures both the intimate struggles of the heart and the broader social upheaval of post-revolutionary England, this is the compelling beginning of an epic saga that established Graham as one of historical fiction's finest storytellers.
Available Editions
paperback
Pan Books Limited
Published Jan 1, 1996
455 pages
ISBN: 9780330344951
paperback
Sourcebooks Landmark
Published Jun 9, 2015
ISBN: 9781492622079
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Details
First Published
1945
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ross Poldark by Winston Graham.