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Ross and the thing that happened (spoilers straight away)
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What's in a Name? Warleggan
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I love Book 4, Warleggan, of the Poldark series almost the best of all the books I've read so far.... Caroline and Dr. Enys have just 'talked' to see if they are suited for each other. She is a strong personality and rich (18th century rich); he is a smart doctor but poor and soft spoken. The concern heretofore has been that Caroline's strong personality would devour the poor doctor alive.... But is she that spoiled and shallow? I don't think so. She's that smart and compassionate.... Dr. Enys d
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This was as well written as the others, with fine character detail reminiscent of Jane Austen, but it wasn't as enjoyable to read. I knew what was coming and wasn't looking forward to it, and Graham's description of Demelza's emotions were so spot-on and evocative that I felt as if it were happening to me.
Though I'm not a fan of Elizabeth, unlike many readers I felt sympathy for her in this book. Many readers seem to think she's some sort of Machiavellian mastermind who manipulates Ross but I d ...more
Though I'm not a fan of Elizabeth, unlike many readers I felt sympathy for her in this book. Many readers seem to think she's some sort of Machiavellian mastermind who manipulates Ross but I d ...more

Ok, so maybe I'm just ready for a break from 18th century Cornwall...I think if I'd gone into it fresh, I would have enjoyed it a LOT more.
Pros:
Winston Graham's amazing characters...and surprisingly, his female characters are the BEST (no small feat for a male author)...not idealized, not some fantasy dame; but honest three dimensional characters which are all subject to the different strictures that their station and marital status place them.
An actual sense of consequences created by the char ...more
Pros:
Winston Graham's amazing characters...and surprisingly, his female characters are the BEST (no small feat for a male author)...not idealized, not some fantasy dame; but honest three dimensional characters which are all subject to the different strictures that their station and marital status place them.
An actual sense of consequences created by the char ...more

In "Warleggan," cousins Ross and Francis embark on an ill-fated partnership to revive the Poldark family mine, Wheal Grace, and free themselves of the influence of their enemy, George Warleggan. When Ross's relationship with Elizabeth deepens, a furious Demelza retaliates by encouraging the attention of a handsome Scottish officer. The relationships between men & women and how easily misunderstandings and damage can occur is a recurring theme in this book. Four stars.
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