Books matching: 18th century cornwall setting
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Save:Set in late 18th-century Cornwall, "Ross Poldark" by Winston Graham follows the story of Captain Ross Poldark as he returns home from the American Revolutionary War to a disheartening situation. His father has passed away, his inheritance is in ruins, and his beloved Elizabeth is engaged to his cousin. The novel delves into Ross's struggles with loss and betrayal, his interactions with various characters including the young servant Demelza, and his journey towards redemption. The writing style seamlessly weaves historical elements of 18th-century Cornwall with finely drawn characters and believable dialogue, creating a captivating period drama with a focus on relationships and societal norms.
There were five people in the coach; a thin clerkly man with a pinched face and a shiny suit, and his wife, fat as her husband was thin, and holding to her breast a con fused bundle of pink and white ...
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