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Winston Graham

    June 30, 1908 – July 10, 2003

    Winston Graham was a prolific author whose works delve into the intricacies of human nature and societal constraints. His masterful prose and compelling narratives have captivated readers globally. With a profound understanding of character psychology and vividly rendered settings, his stories resonate long after the final page. His contributions represent a significant literary legacy.

    Winston Graham
    Demelza
    The Grove of Eagles
    The Twisted Sword
    The Grove of Eagles
    Poldark - The Angry Tide
    Poldark 1-6
    • 2022

      Poldark is a series of historical novels by Winston Graham, published from 1945 to 1953 and continued from 1973 to 2002.[1] The first novel, Ross Poldark, was named for the protagonist of the series. The novel series was adapted twice for television by the BBC, firstly in 1975 and later in 2015. The series comprises 12 novels: the first seven are set in the 18th century, concluding in Christmas 1799; the remaining five are concerned with the early years of the 19th century and the lives of the descendants of the previous novels' main characters. Graham wrote the first four Poldark books during the 1940s and 1950s. Following a long hiatus, he decided to resume the series and published The Black Moon in 1973. Provided by Wikipedia

      Poldark 1-6
    • 2016

      The third book in the legendary Poldark sagaCornwall 1790. Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. Accused of wrecking two ships, he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes.Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker, whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense.'From the incomparable Winston Graham ... who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more' Guardian

      Poldark
    • 2016
    • 2013

      The Grove of Eagles

      A novel of Elizabethan England

      • 652 pages
      • 23 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of post-Armada England in 1588, the narrative explores the heightened tensions and fears of Elizabethan society anticipating retaliation from Spain. As the nation braces for potential conflict, the story delves into the political intrigue and personal stakes that arise during this tumultuous period, capturing the essence of an era marked by uncertainty and the struggle for power.

      The Grove of Eagles
    • 2013

      The Forgotten Story

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of a shipwreck on the Cornish coast in December 1898, the narrative unfolds the intertwined lives of unexpected passengers aboard the ill-fated barquentine. As their personal loves and conflicts emerge, a young boy finds himself at the heart of a compelling drama, navigating the complexities of human emotion and the impact of fate. This tale reveals the forgotten stories of those caught in a moment of crisis, highlighting their struggles and connections in the face of tragedy.

      The Forgotten Story
    • 2013

      A psychological thriller delving into the life of a troubled woman, Marnie inspired the Hitchcock classic film.

      Marnie
    • 2012

      Global Warming and Earth's Evolution

      ''When Global Warming is only the tip of the iceberg''

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      This book introduces new dimensions of thinking to understand the impact of Global Warming as Earth travels through the Universe. It introduces new controversial concepts never discussed before and offers a fascinating read for young readers to explore these concepts to discover methods to reverse the destruction of Global Warming and to prevent further destructions. We, humankind are destroying Earth without realizing Earth belongs to a bigger biosphere, the Universe, which has its own set of rules for survival. The bigger picture is bigger than Global Warming and Global Warming is only the tip of iceberg of Earth’s own challenges.

      Global Warming and Earth's Evolution
    • 2008

      Ross Poldark

      • 455 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.1(18058)Add rating

      Cornwall in the 1780s, when powerful forces of revolution and reaction are at large in the world. Tired from a grim war in America, Ross Poldark returns to his land and his family. But the joyful homecoming he has anticipated turns sour, for his father is dead, his estate is derelict, and the girl he loves is engaged to his cousin. But his sympathy for the destitute miners and farmers of the district leads him to rescue a half-starved urchin girl from a fairground brawl and take her homean act which alters the whole course of his life.

      Ross Poldark
    • 2003

      This is a compelling novel of counterfeit perfumes and counterfeit emotions . . . of twists and turns of the story and the knife. In it, there is a romantic flash of green at sunset--and the deadly flash of steel at the end.

      The Green Flash
    • 2003

      Bella Poldark

      • 554 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      4.3(3180)Add rating

      Cornwall, 1818-1820The stories of the Poldark family—Ross, the strong, independent squire and his beautiful, outspoken wife Demelza; their son Jeremy; their talented, headstrong daughter Bella; and their long-standing feud with humorless landowner Sir George Warleggan—have sold millions of copies, and in the 1970s were made into the most widely watched TV series of the decade. Now, the twelfth and final novel brings the family story to a close—with Bella taking center stage, moving between her home at Nampara on the rugged Cornish coast and the wildly exciting world of the theater in London and Europe at the beginning of the 19th century.

      Bella Poldark