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Great attitude, Mara! Also great idea.
Ah this will soon be me. I see myself in the future casually dipping into Poldark as you do Mara.I must say how lovely it is to have the recent television Poldarks to enjoy and look forward to now that I have almost finished the books. Although I can't help thinking that regardless of the fact that Aidan Turner is quite gorgeous, Robin Ellis seemed to me to be a better fit as Ross.
Barbara wrote: "Ah this will soon be me... If you're like me, and there is a movie running in your mind while you're reading the books, then the great thing is that you can take your pick of which actor you prefer in the role.
Sometimes when I get to a part where it mentions Demelza's dark hair it's as if the film got spliced and I have to re-set my mental projector. Every now & then I'll imagine a dark haired actress that I think would have made a great Demelza in her time. Although I absolutely love Eleanor Tomlinson's portrayal.
I have the series with Robin Ellis too and can appreciate how he is the standard bearer for his fans.
I am halfway through The Loving Cup, so getting close to the end. I am planning to re-read the series, too. The Aubrey/Maturin books (Master and Commander) by Patrick O'Brian is another series that I've read and re-read. Interesting that both stories take place in approximately the same time period in England. Each time I re-read I learn more, I see something I hadn't noticed before, I get to the know the characters better, and I investigate the history more deeply.
Brenda, I thought I was the only person in the world who read, and loved, both Poldark and the Aubrey/Maturin books. Bravo! If you live anywhere near central Florida, or want to visit, drop me a note. You can stay with me and we will TALK, TALK, TALK...
Marilyn wrote: "Brenda, I thought I was the only person in the world who read, and loved, both Poldark and the Aubrey/Maturin books. Bravo! If you live anywhere near central Florida, or want to visit, drop me a no..." Well, I live in Iowa, but my father was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and my sister lives in Apopka, Florida, so I love Florida and may visit sometime! Oh, yes, we can talk! :)
Brenda, I was raised in Jacksonville too (actually Atlantic Beach). I now live on the Space Coast, about an hour from Apopka. Let me know if you're within spittin' distance, and we'll connect.
WG's Poldark series, 12 books, never leave my heart. What a master of the written word and amazing characters. ❤️
Antoinette,Me, too. I am still having a bit of 'withdrawl' from finishing the series about 6 wks or so ago. I guess I am still trying to match it by looking for some 'worthwhile' historical fiction. Maybe something by David McCullough? I am a bit fussy about what I chose to read-- always wanting to learn some thing.
I've been reading Winston Graham's memoir, "Memoirs of a Private Man." He really loved his Poldark series, and he includes information about how his characters were developed. Ross was based on a WWII army officer he met (on a train, I think). Demelza's character, her energy and busy-ness were based on his wife, Jean. I'm also reading and mostly looking at "Poldark's Cornwall" also by Winston Graham, with lots of beautiful photography of Cornwall.
Brenda....Have you read The Nightingale or All The Light We Cannot See or The Forgotten Room. Three of my faves..... Antoinette
I am reading book 8 "The Stranger From The Sea". Slowing down on the books now so as when "Poldark" series 2 is aired in the Fall 2016 I won't be too far ahead in this Drama. So much is happening in the books. I seem to be buying all the "Poldark" books (just like I did Downton Abbey books) I also have "Poldarks Cornwall" and "The World Of POLDARK" Pics of all the characters, really beautiful. Also "POLDARK The Complete Scripts". This covers all the episodes of series one which is great if I don't catch every spoken word, great for hard of hearing.
Antoinette wrote: "Brenda....Have you read The Nightingale or All The Light We Cannot See or The Forgotten Room. Three of my faves..... Antoinette" Nope, I haven't read those. I work 60+ hours a week, so have very little time to read. My husband said All the Light We Cannot See was one of the best books he's ever read. So I'll get to it eventually. :)
It's good to get recommendations on books others have enjoyed, esp as we are sort of on the same wavelength having enjoyed the Poldark series.
Ann, David McCullough is our best living historian, IMHO. His latest, The Wright Brothers, is an easy one to start with as it is relatively short. But John Adams and, especially, The Path Between the Seas (about the Panama Canal), are absolutely top-notch.
Thanks. I have yet to read anything by David.
I've been reading The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson. It takes place in 1914 in Sussex, England (South England along the Channel). If you like Downton Abbey you will find many similarities in this novel.
Thanks. So many books, so little time....... right.
Fiona wrote: But I want to re-read. I really do...
And Poldark has I believe ruined historical fiction fo..."
I understand completely. Watching the TV series is a treat, but not nearly as in-depth and good as the novels. I just cleaned off my bookshelf, gave away most of my books, and have my 12 Poldark novels lined up on the center shelf. My book about "Poldark's Cornwall" is centered on my coffee table. It's all I need, really. And I'm a librarian.
Brenda wrote: "Fiona wrote: But I want to re-read. I really do...
And Poldark has I believe ruined historical fiction fo...""
I also feel the same and have all the books even The World of Poldark and Poldark the Complete Scripts Series 1 by Debbie Horsfield
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"Four strangers, united by their shared love of POLDARK, come together on a trip to Cornwall in search of their hero...
Lisa has sworn off love and relationships after a really bad experience, but lately she’s been tempted to take a chance on a more exciting life. First she meets other fans of the TV show Poldark online. Then she proposes a very special road trip to Cornwall, in search of where their favourite show is being filmed.
But can four strangers find friendship, as well as a certain sexy hunk on their trip south?"
(publication date in Feb. 2017)
Looking for Captain Poldark
Tanya wrote: "This sounds like it could be quirky...."Four strangers, united by their shared love of POLDARK, come together on a trip to Cornwall in search of their hero...
Lisa has sworn off love and relation..."
Hmmm. We could do this in real life.
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Tanya wrote: "My trip is booked! We'll be in Cornwall for a weekend in May 5/12, 5/13, 5/14. I'm going to bring at least one "billow-y" outfit to pose for pictures along a cliff with the wind blowing...."Oh, man, I am jealous! Can you post pictures here? If not, are you on FB?
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I am on FB and I could certainly post a link to pictures on here--in the "Poldark on the Web" discussion, perhaps?
Where are you staying and planning on visiting? I will try to order some good weather for you, but I'm afraid it is wet here sometimes too.
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Lovely. I would recommend a trip to Charlestown if you can fit it in. They filmed the Truro harbour scenes there.
I've found that no matter what else I'm reading, I continue to re-read the Poldark series in whatever amount time allows, slowly and casually. Since I already know the outcomes and there is no rush to find out what happens next there is such an increased sense of pleasure from the writing, the story and the characters. The result is a deeper understanding of each character and a deeper appreciation of Winston Graham's craft, as well as his knowledge about everything: law, crime, history, politics, war, finance, medicine, theater, etc., etc.
I call this my propensity to read Poldark perpetually. It means that, no matter what other stories I read and characters I meet, I never have to say goodbye to the Poldarks or to Winston Graham. Ahhh.