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Macmillan UK (1996), 580 pages
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The tenth book in the legendary Poldark saga Cornwall, 1813: A silver cup lies half-forgotten in a dank cave, amongst a pile of stolen goods. Yet the tiny vessel and its inscription haunts the lives of the still-feuding Poldark and Warleggan families, as Ross, Demelza and the ambitious and powerful Sir George Warleggan watch their children make the decisions that will shape their destinies. In the closing years of the wars against Napoleon, for Jeremy and Clowance, and for arrogant, cynical Valentine Warleggan, these are troubled and momentous times.
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LibraryThing member fuzzi
Another solid and engrossing installment in the Poldark family's saga. The author keeps your interest through historic references and political commentary, never losing the reader throughout a 400 page plus novel.
Recommended, as are all the Poldark novels.
Recommended, as are all the Poldark novels.
LibraryThing member MickyFine
Life in Cornwall for the Poldarks and their circle of friends and enemies continues to be full of highs and lows as they deal with the day to day while the war with Napoleon wanes. Jeremy must deal with the emotional ramifications of his choice to participate in the stage coach heist and choose a
Ten books in and I still enjoy spending time with these characters. As everyone gets older, Ross and Demelza have faded into the background a bit more while the younger generation gets more page time, but each of them is still fascinating to watch as they make choices that are likely to have significant ramifications for their future. I think the arcs for Geoffrey Charles Poldark and Valentine Warleggan were most interesting this go around but no time spent with any particular character felt like a waste of time. I'm pleased but also a little sad to see the end of the saga on the horizon with only two books left to go.
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direction for his life. Clowance must determine what her heart truly wants in choosing a husband. Ross and Demelza must balance their desires for their children with their wish to let them make their own choices. And Ross receives a political offer that might lead to interesting new adventures for the Poldarks.Ten books in and I still enjoy spending time with these characters. As everyone gets older, Ross and Demelza have faded into the background a bit more while the younger generation gets more page time, but each of them is still fascinating to watch as they make choices that are likely to have significant ramifications for their future. I think the arcs for Geoffrey Charles Poldark and Valentine Warleggan were most interesting this go around but no time spent with any particular character felt like a waste of time. I'm pleased but also a little sad to see the end of the saga on the horizon with only two books left to go.
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LibraryThing member justmum
The saga of the Poldark family continues as they grow up and leave home - will Jeremy marry his true love? Will Dwight and Caroline continue to be happy? How are things with the Blameys? Do the mines continue to prosper? Who will inherit Trenwith? What will Demelza do with the loving cup? The
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LibraryThing member lhaines56
Jeremy finally wins his love Cuby!
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1984
Physical description
580 p.; 4.25 x 1.25 inches
ISBN
0330345036 / 9780330345033