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New York: Ballantine Books, 1977
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"When Ross Poldark's former beloved gives birth to a son--with his enemy George Warleggan--Ross must face the pain of losing her all over again. But soon they discover her cousin has fallen in love with Ross's brother-in-law, and the two families become entangled in surprising new ways. As the rivalry between Ross and George reaches new heights, the families must face an uncertain future. Filled with intrigue and secrets, and set against the romantic Cornwall backdrop, The Black Moon will pull you into the lives of these two very memorable families"--
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LibraryThing member AdonisGuilfoyle
Spoilers ahead!
After a gap of twenty years since writing book four, Warleggan, Winston Graham warned his readers in a foreword that 'to return to an old mood was as much of a challenge as creating a new one'. And both Ross and Demelza do seem slightly 'off' to begin with, but then they are dealing
A neat distraction from the hero's fall from grace is the French Revolution - I would term this instalment as 'Poldark turns Pimpernel'. Ross rushes off to France to liberate Dwight Enys from prison, while Demelza's brother Drake forms another unhealthy relationship between the Poldarks and the Warleggans. I love Drake's friendship with Geoffrey Charles, who is every bit the lively charmer as his pre-marital gloom father, but Ross' attempt to save his brother-in-law from George Warleggan's petty payback result in the rape of another woman - Elizabeth's poor cousin Morwenna. And the physical repercussions of Ross forcing himself on Elizabeth are also made known, care of poor, tormented Aunt Agatha (I love George as a villain - 'Oh, get out of my house! This drama will not help anyone!' - but that last act of cruelty against the old woman was low).
Now I can return to The Four Swans, which I started by accident!
After a gap of twenty years since writing book four, Warleggan, Winston Graham warned his readers in a foreword that 'to return to an old mood was as much of a challenge as creating a new one'. And both Ross and Demelza do seem slightly 'off' to begin with, but then they are dealing
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with the consequences of Ross' attack on Elizabeth.A neat distraction from the hero's fall from grace is the French Revolution - I would term this instalment as 'Poldark turns Pimpernel'. Ross rushes off to France to liberate Dwight Enys from prison, while Demelza's brother Drake forms another unhealthy relationship between the Poldarks and the Warleggans. I love Drake's friendship with Geoffrey Charles, who is every bit the lively charmer as his pre-marital gloom father, but Ross' attempt to save his brother-in-law from George Warleggan's petty payback result in the rape of another woman - Elizabeth's poor cousin Morwenna. And the physical repercussions of Ross forcing himself on Elizabeth are also made known, care of poor, tormented Aunt Agatha (I love George as a villain - 'Oh, get out of my house! This drama will not help anyone!' - but that last act of cruelty against the old woman was low).
Now I can return to The Four Swans, which I started by accident!
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LibraryThing member BDartnall
Definitely another great addition to the lives of the Poldarks, Warleggans, and more. Part 3 filled with a great prison breakout with Cpt Ross Poldark in the lead, of course.
LibraryThing member MickyFine
Note this review will contain spoilers for previous books in the series.
While Ross and Demelza have reconciled and their small but increasing domestic circle is relatively settled, events in the neighbourhood are decidedly not. Dwight Enys is captured by the French when his ship capsizes, leaving
Five books in and I'm still undeniably hooked. I was pleased that for this entry all is relatively happy between Ross and Demelza, although naming their daughter Clowance is the worst choice ever. As is often the case with these Poldark novels, the bulk of the book is a quiet, slow build with a sudden flurry of plot development and action in the last 100 pages. Wonderful for reading but not great for making sure I go to bed on time.
While Ross and Demelza have reconciled and their small but increasing domestic circle is relatively settled, events in the neighbourhood are decidedly not. Dwight Enys is captured by the French when his ship capsizes, leaving
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Caroline Penvenen in a constant state of worry about his survival. Two of Demelza's brothers arrive in the neighbourhood, the elder with a strong interest in reviving Methodism in the neighbourhood and the younger developing an unfortunate detachment to Morwenna Chynoweth, Elizabeth's cousin and governess. And of course the ongoing quiet feud between the Poldarks and Warleggans continues to simmer.Five books in and I'm still undeniably hooked. I was pleased that for this entry all is relatively happy between Ross and Demelza, although naming their daughter Clowance is the worst choice ever. As is often the case with these Poldark novels, the bulk of the book is a quiet, slow build with a sudden flurry of plot development and action in the last 100 pages. Wonderful for reading but not great for making sure I go to bed on time.
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LibraryThing member justmum
Love all of the Poldark series!
LibraryThing member fuzzi
Twenty years after putting the tales of the Poldarks to the side for other writing projects, the author takes us back to Cornwall of 1794, continuing the incomplete narrative of the previous book, Warleggan. The emphasis in The Black Moon is more on new characters, though antagonistic issues
I enjoyed this addition to the series, though it is slightly darker than the previous book. There is more emphasis on new relationships, including some you'll love to boo, and French Revolution history is injected into the tale in an easy-to-assimilate manner, but on the whole all works well for this, the fifth book.
No spoilers, go read it!
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continue to exist between the Poldark and Warleggan camps. I enjoyed this addition to the series, though it is slightly darker than the previous book. There is more emphasis on new relationships, including some you'll love to boo, and French Revolution history is injected into the tale in an easy-to-assimilate manner, but on the whole all works well for this, the fifth book.
No spoilers, go read it!
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LibraryThing member arubabookwoman
Winston Graham took a 20 year break between writing the first four novels of the Poldark series and this, the fifth volume in the series. It doesn't show--the Poldark saga continues seamlessly.
Elizabeth is now married to George, and they have a son Valentine. Elizabeth's cousin Morwenna lives with
On to the next volume (when it comes in to the library).
4 stars
Elizabeth is now married to George, and they have a son Valentine. Elizabeth's cousin Morwenna lives with
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them as governess to Elizabeth's older son Geoffrey Charles. Unbeknownst to Elizabeth and George Morwenna meets Drake Carne, Demelza's brother, and they fall in love. Ross and George remain bitter enemies.On to the next volume (when it comes in to the library).
4 stars
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LibraryThing member Beammey
As always, these books give you such emotional whiplash you don't know if you should be laughing or crying...or both. A wonderful edition to the series with hilarious moments and heartbreak abounds. A great story line and while the pacing was a bit slow in places, still a very good read. I would
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recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars. On to The Four Swans! Show Less
LibraryThing member egrant5329
Another good read! I didn't like it as much as the last book, but still very good. George Warleggins seems to always be untouchable. I'll see if he continues to be so manipulative the next book. It's setup for there to be a reckoning between George and Elizabeth in the next book.
LibraryThing member egrant5329
Another good read! I didn't like it as much as the last book, but still very good. George Warleggins seems to always be untouchable. I'll see if he continues to be so manipulative the next book. It's setup for there to be a reckoning between George and Elizabeth in the next book.
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Original language
English
Original publication date
1973
Physical description
384 p.; 6.85 inches
ISBN
034526004X / 9780345260048