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Bella Poldark (Poldark, #12)

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Feb 07, 2016 Marilyn rated it it was amazing

*SPOILER ALERT!*

I finished the series with a tear in my eye. So much enjoyment; so much unfinished business.

Apparently WG announced that this would be the last book (at least he did in the edition I was reading). Maybe he was sick (he died the year after it was written), but I can't understand why he did not want to continue the story. Of Bella we at least get a hint of her future, but what about Harry? What about Selina and little Georgie? What about the increasingly wonderful Harriet, with her ...more

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Jan 17, 2016 Sarah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: historical-romance

It’s over!! I’m so sad!! In a happy way though because that series was well worth the read!! I had serious reservations about reading it because I knew tough shit would happen but in the end, it all comes together in a beautiful way, so I’m really glad I stuck with it. Now.. SPOILER QUESTION I need to get opinions on!!

Ok so what’s with the whole Val hallucination thing? Are we suppose to believe his spirit helped Ross in the fire? That he faked his death? What?! So if anyone has ideas please le It’s over!! I’m so sad!! In a happy way though because that series was well worth the read!! I had serious reservations about reading it because I knew tough shit would happen but in the end, it all comes together in a beautiful way, so I’m really glad I stuck with it. Now.. SPOILER QUESTION I need to get opinions on!!

Ok so what’s with the whole Val hallucination thing? Are we suppose to believe his spirit helped Ross in the fire? That he faked his death? What?! So if anyone has ideas please let me know!

I also kinda was annoyed how once again Ross felt extreme guilt over V and he’s suddenly a saint that Ross feels he didn’t do enough for. Now, let me explain, I did feel bad at his death and his circumstances growing up, it was very sad. But as an ADULT he was an ass, (and sometimes downright creepy) and once again that’s Ross’s responsibility? I think Ross knows George wouldn’t have let him near him anyway but to let this grief become worse than Jeremy’s in a way, that’s what I think bothered me more. Maybe I read too much into it but imo, V had many opportunities once away from George to change and he never did. At the end he seemed to try but too little too late I guess. I think also, we were only told of Ross hanging out with V more after J died, we never actually saw much of it so maybe if we had I would have actually felt like Ross’s grief level was more justifiable. Not that he didn’t have a right to be sad but yeah. Lord knows J was never my fave either but it seemed V got more of the grief from Ross so it kinda made me grrr.

Anyway, love how Clowance actually grew a brain and married the right man and it all worked out for her! It turns out I love Edward and was glad to see his character fleshed out more. Loved seeing Ben get his happy ending too.

Bella.. Glad for her also but I wasn’t sure what to think of Chris half the time. I’m assuming he means well and will be good to her..but I kinda wonder why Maurice just fell out of the picture…

Lastly, Ross and demelza. They faced everything together admirably. It wasn’t always easy but what is? Their love was the best part of these books! I’m sad it’s over but now I have the show to look forward to and seeing this all come alive on screen!

Can anyone else see that last scene in the books which takes place in a coach, happening in the finale as a way to really come full circle? Ep 1 had Ross alone in a coach coming home, and I can see the final series ending the same way but with his family.

Oh, also, I loved the added mystery this one had. Gave it that extra flair.

Man, gonna miss these characters so much! Thank god for the show! ...more

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Jan 04, 2016 Jhulbert added it

I have read all 12 volumes of the Poldark series. Kind of sad that is the end of a long fun frivolous run of great indulgent stories. I cannot imagine finding another series that was so much fun. Now to go on reading other apparently more useful stuff - but it won't be the same. If you wonder if you ought to start on the Cornwall saga just be aware you might not get out until you finish 'Bella.'
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Feb 03, 2018 T Ann rated it it was ok

While I loved this series, indeed obsessed over it in binge reading, this was by far the worst of the 12 books. There are glimmers of Winston Graham’s writing and phrasing, but it also seems quite likely there was a ghost writer who filled in much of the story. There are too many modern phrases and reactions of the characters. The ape and the serial murder were ridiculous additions far outside the strength and beauty of Graham’s Cornwall and characters. Even little things like the reference to D ...more

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Jan 04, 2016 Courtney Edgcomb rated it it was amazing

An amazing ending to a book series that has taken readers on a journey through generations. Graham did a phenomenal job mixing in mystery and suspense in this book - an element that we hadn't yet seen with this series. The Poldarks are back again and exploring different aspects of their life. He ends the series tying up loose ends and creating a sense of completion around the family. ...more

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Oct 01, 2015 Katie rated it it was amazing

Very sad to have finished the final book in the Poldark series. Winston Graham loves his characters, especially the women, and he almost always does them justice. I don't understand why there was a murder mystery in the middle of this book, but Graham was quite advanced in years when this book was published, and perhaps he had help. ...more

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Jul 03, 2017 Pat rated it did not like it

Shelves: historical-fiction

What a terrible disappointment. Other than the names of the characters, this book had almost nothing in common with the other 11 books of the saga. Ridiculous sub-plots. I doubt in the extreme that this book was written by Winston Graham, whatever his supposed age! Just awful!

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