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  • Ross Poldark

  • A Novel of Cornwall, 1783-1787
  • By: Winston Graham
  • Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough
  • Length: 14 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,185 ratings)

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Ross Poldark

By: Winston Graham
Narrated by: Oliver Hembrough
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Publisher's summary

Ross Poldark is a heartwarming, gripping, and utterly entertaining saga that brings to life an unforgettable cast of characters and one of the greatest love stories of our age.

Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his family and his beloved Elizabeth. But instead, he discovers that his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth, having believed Ross dead, is now engaged to his cousin. Ross must start over, building a completely new path for his life, one that takes him in exciting and unexpected directions....

Thus begins an intricately plotted story spanning loves, lives, and generations. The Poldark series is the masterwork of Winston Graham, who evoked the period and people like only he could, and created a world of rich and poor, loss and love, that listeners will not soon forget.

©2009 Winston Graham (P)2015 Random House Audio
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"Narrator Oliver Hembrough's plethora of accents and voices captures the diverse characters and vivid atmosphere of this rich family saga.... Variations in Hembrough’s cadence and pitch enhance the drama of the story, creating an intriguing listen for lovers of historical fiction and romance." (AudioFile)

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Great read

I loved the masculinity and unplumbed depths of this character , Ross, but there is so much more that will remain a mystery to us and probably to the character as he learns that the ruby above price is already his own
I can't wait for the next book

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Beautiful

Fabulous narrator, beautiful story line can't wait for the next in the series. Differs from the PBS Series a bit but I liked it better because the characters are developed thoroughly and the relationships are explained.

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A good absorbing read.

I just discovered this author and story, through watching a couple PBS episodes. I'll definately continue this audible series. The narrator is quite good.

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Great Book companion to the TV series.

loved it and can't wait to read the next book in the series. surprisingly good narration.

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Brilliant

love this story, and love this audio book this is my third time listening ... brilliant

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Ross as Ross really is!

This is one of my favorite books, its like an old friend that you really enjoy spending time with. Masterpiece is wonderful, but you don't really get to know the real Ross as Winston Graham meant for us to meet. You really don't understand how much Ross loves Demelza until you take the time to read the book and how Ross sees her in his eyes. Oliver Hembrough does the most wonderful job of bringing all of the characters alive, he is my favorite narrator of all.

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great story and narrator

I watched the PBS production of this last summer and thought I would try the book. great read if you just want a story to get lost in. I really enjoyed the narrotor. great accent and voices for the different characters.

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Lovely First Book in Series

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What a lovely first book in this series. Winston Graham does a splendid job of making you fall in love with these characters. After you read this book, you'll want to dive right into the next book in this series.

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A glimpse of an earlier era

Satisfying storyline and excellent narration. The characters and setting come to life as the plot unfolds.

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Excellent Audible Production, Amazing Narrator!

Writing so very good & PBS Production so true to author's text, dialogue...well done! Great anticipation for next in series.

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