Jeremy Poldark
Jeremy Poldark
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Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1790s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Jeremy Poldark by Winston Graham is the third novel in the Poldark series. Ross Poldark faces trial and potential ruin, while his wife, Demelza, navigates societal challenges and their family's struggles. Set in late 18th-century Cornwall, the narrative explores themes of justice, resilience, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of economic and social upheaval.
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Jeremy Poldark continues to captivate with its vivid portrayal of 18th-century Cornwall. Readers appreciate Graham's rich character development, especially Ross Poldark's resilience. The narrative's legal drama and personal tensions engage the audience, though some find pacing uneven and secondary plots less compelling. Overall, it remains a beloved historical novel.
Who Should Read Jeremy Poldark?
A reader who enjoys Jeremy Poldark by Winston Graham would appreciate historical fiction rich in drama, romance, and vivid 18th-century Cornwall settings. Fans of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series and Jane Austen's novels, with their strong character relationships and historical depth, would likely delight in this book.
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Jeremy Poldark is the third novel in the Poldark series by Winston Graham, first published in 1950, continuing the saga of the Poldark family set in 18th century Cornwall.
The Poldark series, including Jeremy Poldark, has been adapted for television twice by the BBC, with the most recent adaptation airing from 2015 to 2019.
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Winston Graham's meticulous attention to historical detail in Jeremy Poldark includes references to actual economic and societal conditions in 18th century Cornwall, adding authenticity to his fictional narrative.
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Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1790s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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