Product Description

Generations have fallen in love with the Cornwall of Graham's magical "Poldark" novels. The stories of the Poldark family - Ross, strong, independent squire at Nampara and his beautiful, outspoken wife Demelza; their son Jeremy, killed at the battle of Waterloo; their talented, headstrong daughter Bella; and their long-standing feud with humourless banker and landowner Sir George Warleggan - have sold millions of copies and in the 1970s were made into the most appealing and widely watched TV series of the decade. Now, the twelfth and final novel brings the family story to a close - with Bella taking centre stage, moving between her home at Nampara on the rugged Cornish coast and the wildly exciting world of the theatre in London and Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. "Hurrah, Poldark rides again ...We tingle with the sense that we are in good hands, transported by Graham's atmospheric prose." - "Daily Mail". "Graham describes Cornwall so well and brings his characters to life so vividly that ...Poldark is more than enjoyable fiction - it is real." - "Cornish Guardian".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87103 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 554 pages

Review
"From the incomparable Winston Graham...who has everything anyone else has, then a whole lot more."

Customer Reviews

Winston Graham, Thank You for a Wonderful Series
In this novel, the lives of the Poldark Family come full circle. As the title suggests, the novel is centered on the youngest daughter, Bella, who has her heart set on becoming an operatic singer.

As in all the preceding 11 novels of the series, Graham brings to life here the feelings and sensibilities of early 19th century Cornwall, and by extension, England and Europe in the immediate post-Napoleonic era. The characters are well-drawn and you find yourself, as you read this novel, wanting to know how they'll fare at journey's end.

While I enjoyed this novel, and the other 3 novels of the series I have read (I'm now reading "ROSS POLDARK", the first of the series), I felt sad to know that this is the last of the series. (As some of you may already know, Winston Graham passed away at the age of 93 this past July.)

Next to James Clavell, Graham has been able to create characters in the Poldark Series - Ross & Demelza & their children, George Warleggan, Valentine Warleggan, Verity, Geoffrey-Charles, Cuby - who could take on the lives of REAL PEOPLE. Love or hate them, you could never be indifferent about these people while reading any of the Poldark novels.

Bella Poldark -reviewed
I really enjoyed the conclusion to the Poldark Saga as I felt that it tied up some loose ends - though there are a few left! The description was great, it really felt as if I was stood by the characters, experiencing the new places and scenes at the same times as them. They were some very unexpected happenings that really added exciting twists to the story. It was nice to pick up familiar characters where we left them, although I would have liked to have heard a bit more about Cuby Poldark, Sophie Enys and Meliora Enys. It was good to hear how Henry's character is developing, thought it is a shame that Winston Graham isn't writing any more, as I would have liked to see how he becomes as he gets older. I was also pleased that the story moves to London and Paris as it kept variation in the book, and made every return to Cornwall and Nampara even more refreshing. It was surprising how like Demelze Bella has become! Bella Poldark is an excellent read, although I wish Winston Graham would pick it up again soon!

Epilogue
Drama, Passion and Intrigue. At the great age of 93 Winston Graham proves once again that he is the master of novels. Remeet all your favourite characters for the last time. Journey from Cornwall to London and France. Do not dare to poke your nose out of doors and walk alone in the dark. A fitting requiem for one of the most famous familes to walk the pages of a novel.