Winston Graham Libri

Cornovaglia, 1783. Ross Poldark, tornato esausto dalla guerra per l'esercito inglese, scopre che la sua promessa sposa, Elizabeth, sta per sposare un altro uomo, a causa delle voci sulla sua presunta morte. La sua casa, Nampara, è in rovina, trascurata da vecchi servi fedeli ma alcolisti. Devastato dalla perdita, Ross decide di rimettere in sesto Nampara e di risollevare gli affari di famiglia, dedicandosi alla coltivazione delle terre e all'apertura di una nuova miniera. Riceve aiuto dalla cugina Verity, dai due servi e da Demelza, una giovane ragazza che ha salvato da un pestaggio e che inizia a lavorare con lui come sguattera. Nella ventosa Cornovaglia, aspra come la vita dei minatori, si intrecciano i destini della famiglia Poldark: Ross, il forte e affascinante protagonista; Verity, gentile e solidale; Elizabeth, tormentata da preoccupazioni; e Demelza, che, trasformata in una bellissima donna, è determinata a conquistare il cuore dell'uomo che le ha cambiato la vita.

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

The Angry Tide is the seventh novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.Cornwall, towards the end of the 18th century. Ross Poldark sits for the borough of Truro as Member of Parliament - his time divided between London and Cornwall, his heart divided about his wife, Demelza. His old feud with George Warleggan still flares - as does the illicit love between Morwenna and Drake, Demelza's brother. Before the new century dawns, George and Ross will be drawn together by a loss greater than their rivalry - and Morwenna and Drake by a tragedy that brings them hope . . .The Angry Tide is followed by the eighth book in the Poldark series, The Stranger From The Sea.

The eleventh novel in the legendary Poldark saga. Cornwall, 1815: Demelza sees a horseman riding down the valley and senses disruption to the domestic contentment she has fought so hard to achieve. For Ross has little option but to accept the summons - and travel to Paris with his family, as an "observer" of the French armed forces. Parisian life begins well with an exhilarating round of balls and parties. But the return of Napoleon brings separation, distrust and danger to the Poldarks... and always for Demelza, there is the shadow of the secret she does not even share with Ross.

Demelza Carne, the impoverished miner's daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a fairground rabble, is now his wife. But the events of these turbulent years test their marriage and their love

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 twelfth Poldark novel"--Half title page.

The Loving Cup is the tenth in Winston Graham's sweeping series of Cornwall, Poldark. 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, "Amor gignit amorem", 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....

The fifth book in Winston Graham's sweeping Cornish saga, Poldark.Cornwall 1794. The birth of a son to Elizabeth and George Warleggan serves only to accentuate the rift between the Poldark and Warleggan families. And when Morwenna Chynoweth, now governess to Elizabeth's eldest son, grows to love Drake Carne, Demelza's brother, the enduring rivalry between George and Ross finds a new focus for bitter enmity and conflict.

The sixth book in the legendary Poldark saga. Cornwall 1795 -1799. Although Ross Poldark -- now something of a war hero -- seems secure in his hard-won prosperity, a new dilemma faces him in the sudden infatuation of a young naval officer for his wide Demelza. All four women -- the four swans -- whose lives touch Ross's face a crisis in these years. For his wife Demelza, his old love Elizabeth, for his friend's new wife Caroline, and for the unhappy Morwenna Chynoweth.

Cornwall, 1812-1813 At Nampara, the Poldark family finds that the new year brings involvement in unexpected ventures. For Ross and Demelza there is some surprising—and worrying—news. And Clowance, newly returned from London, finds that her entanglement with Stephen Carrington brings both joy and heartache.

Cornwall, 1792-1793. Ross Poldark plunges into a speculative mining venture which threatens his financial security and his stormy marriage to Demelza. When the old attraction between Ross and Elizabeth begins to rekindle itself, Demelza retaliates by becoming dangerously involved with a Scottish cavalry officer.

Cornwall, 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.

A collection in one volume of three of Winston Graham's most compelling mysteries. "Marnie" was made into a suspense film classic by Alfred Hitchcock. "The Forgotten Story" is about a young boy gripped by drama in Cornwall, and in "Greek Fire", a young American is involved in political unrest.

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

Cornwall, 1810-1811 Stephen Carrington's arrival in the Poldark household changes all their lives. For Clowance and Jeremy in particular, the children of Ross and Demelza, Stephen's advent is the key to a new world—one of both love and danger. This novel is set in early 19th-century Cornwall.

In this mystery, the police must figure out why Lynn Granville has left her husband Michael. Could it be because he is never at home; because at work Michael has an extremeley attractive new assistant whose marriage has its own problems; or because she herself has created a new life that does not involve him? And why are the police taking such a criminal view on what surely must be a domestic case?

Девочка, которую Росс Полдарк спас однажды на ярмарке от шайки разъяренных подростков, выросла и вышла за него замуж. Но трудные, богатые непростыми событиями годы стали для их брака и любви суровым испытанием на прочность. В то время как Росс борется за права общины, Демельза примеряет на себя образ жизни джентри, мелкопоместного дворянства, к которому принадлежит ее муж, — и ее неосторожные поступки приводят к трагедии. По мотивам романов о Полдарках в 1975-1976 годах Британской вещательной корпорацией BBC был снят знаменитый телесериал. Новая экранизация, англо-американского производства, начата в 2015 г. В главных ролях Эйдан Тернер ("Хоббит", "Скрижали судьбы", "Клиника&

Cornwall 1798-1799 Ein Jahrhundert geht seinem Ende zu. Ross Poldark ist Mitglied des englischen Parlaments geworden und muss seine Zeit zwischen seiner Familie in Cornwall und seinen Pflichten in London aufteilen. Demelza leidet unter der häufigen Trennung. Bevor das neue Jahrhundert anbricht, werden alte Feindschaften von Verlust verdrängt, und eine Tragödie bringt unerwartet neue Hoffnung …"Vom unvergleichlichen Winston Graham …, der all das hat, was die anderen haben, und dann noch eine ganze Menge mehr" The GuardianDer siebte Roman der großen Poldark-Saga

Winston Graham, kawaler Orderu Imperium Brytyjskiego, jest najbardziej znany jako autor bestsellerowego cyklu powieści historycznych o rodzinie Poldarków. Cordelia to powieść, w której po raz kolejny ujawnia on talent do snucia intrygujących, oddających ducha epoki fabuł. Manchester, 1867 rok. Brook Ferguson, owdowiały w tajemniczych okolicznościach i zmuszony do ponownego małżeństwa przez apodyktycznego ojca Fredericka, żeni się z piękną Cordelią, dziewczyną o silnym charakterze. Kiedy Cordelia wprowadza się do domu Fergusonów, rozpoczyna się cicha wojna o dominację między nią a teściem. W dusznej atmosferze okazałej wiktoriańskiej rezydencji, w której mieszka również dwoje ekscentrycznych członków rodziny Fergusonów, dochodzi do coraz częstszych konfliktów o błahostki, a każda drobna oznaka buntu jest traktowana jak wielka zdrada. W końcu napięcie sprawia, że Cordelia zaczyna czuć potrzebę czegoś nowego. W tym momencie w jej życiu pojawia się Stephen Crossley, dowcipny, sympatycznie uśmiechnięty właściciel teatru. Kordelia musi podjąć najtrudniejszą decyzję – lojalność czy miłość? Cordelia to romans gotycki, kipiący od namiętności, pełen mrocznego humoru i melancholii – współczesna klasyka tego gatunku.

Die Frau im Spiegel - Eine unheimliche Spukgeschichte - bk1743; Fischer Verlag; Winston Graham; pocket_book; 1979

Die Frau im Spiegel - Eine unheimliche Spukgeschichte - bk1743; Fischer Verlag; Winston Graham; pocket_book; 1979

Debbie glaubt nicht daran, daß sich je ein Mann für sie interessieren könnte. Erst Leigh macht ihr klar, daß ein Iahmes Bein kein Hindernis bedeuten muß. Bis sie eines Tages entdeckt, daß er ihre Liebe nicht uneigennützig gesucht hat. Leigh will mit ihrer Hilfe den Coup seines Lebens landen ... In diesem Roman variiert Winston Graham das Thema seines weltberühmten, von Hitchcock verfilmten Psychoschockers »Marnie« – die Geschichte einer Liebe, die in einen Kriminalfall umschlägt. (Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine frühere Ausgabe.)