Cornwall towards the end of the 18th century. Ross Poldark sits for the borough of Truro as Member of Parliment
- his time divided between London & Cornwall his heart divided about his wife Demelza. His old feud with George Warleggan still flares
- as does the illicit love between Morwenna & Drake Demelzas brother. Before the new century dawns George & Ross will be drawn together by a loss greater than their rivalry
- & Morwenna & Drake by a tragedy that brings them hope... From the incomparable Winston Graham...who has everything that anyone else has then a whole lot more
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