The Twisted Sword: A Novel of Cornwall 1815: Poldark, Book 11
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (944 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071YF86ZY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 231 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Parisian life begins well, with an exhilarating round of balls and parties. Cornwall, 1815. But the return of Napoleon brings separation, distrust and danger to the Poldarksand always for Demelza there is the shadow of the secret she does not share even with Ross.. The Twisted Sword is the 11th in Winston Graham's sweeping series of Cornwall, Poldark. 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. Demelza sees a horseman riding down the valley and senses disruption to the domestic contentment she has fought so hard to achieve
"The Twisted Sword is the eleventh of twelve novels in the outstanding Poldark books by Winston Graham" according to C. M Mills. Ross and Demelza are the stars of one of the most fascinating historical romance series of the twentieth century. The author is the late Winston Graham. The books have been serialized on BBC many years ago and a new version is now being produced for Masterpiece Theatre. The books are gems with the reader can immerse herself/himself in high adventure, colorful descriptions of nature and many intriguing characters to keep one reading until the end. In this late volume in the series we see Ross and De. lawyeraau said THE DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWN. This the eleventh in a series of twelve novels about the Poldark family of Cornwall. This one takes place in 1815, and the Napoleonic war appears to be over. So Ross and Demelza Poldark head off to Paris with their youngest daughter, Isabella. This is the first novel in which Isabella is featured more prominently. Unfortunately, Napoleon returns to France, having escaped from Elba. This throws Paris into turmoil, and some of the Poldarks find themselves at Waterloo, while others flee for their live. "Poldarks and Waterloo" according to Judge Tabor. The Poldark Series of books are definitely true historicals in the sense that the events running throughout the books serve to give the reader a deeper understanding of the current events of the day in which the books are based whether it’s relative to the mining industry or the war between England and France. In this 11th book in the series, England believes the war with Napoleon is a things of the past and the nation must now look toward rebuilding.In the midst of this, a horseman comes wit