Today I am thrilled to announce the start of the Ross Poldark Blog Tour! Speaking of Ross, how are we all enjoying Poldark on Masterpiece? We ARE enjoying Poldark yes? And if not -- well for goodness' sake catch up people! These stories are the BEST!! Historical fiction catnip, a swoon-worthy, brooding hero -- need I say more? I thought not. :)
Here's some information about the books and the tour (and what would a blog tour be without a giveaway, am I right?). And come back tomorrow when I share an exclusive excerpt and information about the giveaway!
“If Jane Austen met Charlotte Bronte and they
drank too much port, the Poldark Saga
would be their literary love child.” — Poldarkian.com
Captain Ross
Poldark rides again in the new Sourcebooks Landmark tie-in editions of Ross Poldark and Demelza, the first two novels in the acclaimed Poldark Saga by Winston Graham, adapted into
the inaugural season of the new Masterpiece Classic PBS’s series Poldark, airing June 21 – August 2 on
PBS.
In
celebration, July 6th
through August 3rd, The Ross Poldark Blog Tour will visit thirty popular book
blogs specializing in historical, romance and Austenesque fiction. Featuring spotlights,
previews, excerpts and book reviews of these two acclaimed historical fiction
novels, the tour will also offer readers a chance at a fabulous giveaway
contest including copies of the books and a stunning Anglophile-themed prize
package.
In the first
novel in Winston Graham’s hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England
from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth.
But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock
and drunken servants, and Elizabeth—believing Ross to be dead—is now engaged to
his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew.
Thus begins
the Poldark series, a heartwarming, gripping saga set in the
windswept landscape of Cornwall. With an unforgettable cast of characters that
spans loves, lives, and generations, this extraordinary masterwork from Winston
Graham is a story you will never forget.
In the
enchanting second novel in Winston Graham’s beloved Poldark series,
Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner’s daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a
fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his wife. But the events of these
turbulent years test their marriage and their love. As Ross launches into a
bitter struggle for the right of the mining communities, Demelza’s efforts to
adapt to the ways of the gentry (and her husband) place her in increasingly odd
and embarrassing situations. When tragedy strikes and sows the seeds of an
enduring rivalry between Ross and the powerful George Warleggan, will Demelza
manage to bridge their differences before they destroy her and her husband’s
chance at happiness?
Against the
stunning backdrop of eighteenth century Cornwall, Demelza sweeps readers into
one of the greatest love stories of all time.
AUTHOR BIO:
Winston
Graham (1908-2003) is the author of forty novels. His books have been widely
translated and the Poldark series has
been developed into two television series, shown in 22 countries. Six of
Winston Graham's books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable
being Marnie, directed by Alfred
Hitchcock. Winston Graham is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and in
1983 was awarded the O.B.E.
THE ROSS POLDARK BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:
Remember to check back tomorrow to read an excerpt from Ross Poldark and for information on the giveaway hosted by Sourcebooks Landmark!
Yes, I am LOVING Poldark! He's dark and brooding, but oh so full of integrity. Looking forward to fitting the books into my reading list.
ReplyDelete@Anne - So happy to hear you are loving Poldark (honestly I am not surprised...haha)! :) I hope you get a chance to read the books soon, I think you will LOVE them! Well the first one at any rate...I still have a lot of catching up to do myself. :)
ReplyDeleteA great excerpt from a great saga! And the TV series is amazing :-)
ReplyDeletei love Poldark I am a fan of Aiden Turner i watch every sunday love the giveaway thanks denise smith denise226@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteLoving this series!
ReplyDeleteWinston Graham was an amazing writer.
ReplyDeleteAnn
This is a nice peek into the first book. I haven't read the books yet but have been enjoying the series on PBS. Thank you for participating in the blog tour.
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