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Start with Ross Poldark and continue through all 12 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Ross Poldark
Book 1 by Winston Graham • Published 1945
Returning home to Cornwall from the American Revolutionary War, Ross Poldark finds his father dead and his estate in ruins. To make matters worse, the woman he loves is engaged to his cousin, forcing Ross to build a n...
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Ends with Bella Poldark
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Book 1:Ross Poldark
Winston Graham • 1945
Returning home to Cornwall from the American Revolutionary War, Ross Poldark finds his father dead and his estate in ruins. To make matters worse, the woman he loves is engaged to his cousin, forcing Ross to build a n...
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Book 2:Demelza
Winston Graham • 1946
Now married to Ross, Demelza struggles to transform from an impoverished miner's daughter into the mistress of Nampara. As she navigates the judgment of society and the complexities of her husband's heart, the couple...
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Book 3:Jeremy Poldark
Winston Graham • 1950
Ross faces the darkest period of his life as he stands trial for inciting a riot, with his arch-rival George Warleggan eager to see him condemned. Meanwhile, the family struggles to keep their mining venture afloat am...
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Book 4:Warleggan
Winston Graham • 1953
The rivalry between Ross and George Warleggan reaches a breaking point as George moves to crush the Poldarks financially. Ross enters a dangerous venture to save his mine, while his relationship with Demelza is tested...
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Book 5:The Black Moon
Winston Graham • 1973
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the feud between the Poldarks and Warleggans intensifies. A new generation begins to assert itself, while religious tensions and family estrangements threaten the fra...
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Book 6:The Four Swans
Winston Graham • 1976
Four women—Demelza, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Morwenna—take center stage as their lives intertwine with the men of Cornwall. Ross finds his parliamentary duties challenging, while violent jealousy and secret passions t...
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Book 7:The Angry Tide
Winston Graham • 1978
As the century draws to a close, Ross Poldark sits as a Member of Parliament in London. Back in Cornwall, tragedy strikes and old rivalries reach a deadly climax, forcing the families to confront the consequences of t...
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Book 8:The Stranger from The Sea
Winston Graham • 1981
It is 1810, and the Peninsula War rages on. In Cornwall, the Poldark children are growing up, and the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Stephen Carrington, sets in motion a chain of events that will reshape the family...
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Book 9:The Miller's Dance
Winston Graham • 1982
As the Industrial Revolution brings steam power to the mines, young Clowance Poldark navigates a romance with the enigmatic Stephen Carrington. Meanwhile, her brother Jeremy becomes involved in a high-stakes scheme th...
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Book 10:The Loving Cup
Winston Graham • 1984
A stolen silver cup connects the Poldarks to a web of smuggling and deceit. Valentine Warleggan continues his reckless path, while the Poldark family faces legal perils that threaten to tear them apart.
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Book 11:The Twisted Sword
Winston Graham • 1990
The Napoleonic Wars reach their conclusion at Waterloo, where Jeremy and Ross are drawn into the conflict. In Cornwall, Demelza holds the family together as they face personal crises and the end of an era.
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Book 12:Bella Poldark
Winston Graham • 2002
In the final chapter of the saga, the youngest Poldark daughter, Bella, pursues her musical dreams on the London stage. Meanwhile, old feuds in Cornwall finally find resolution as a new generation steps fully into the...
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Poldark FAQ
What is the best order to read the Poldark series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Ross Poldark.
How many books are in the Poldark series?
There are 12 books currently listed in the Poldark series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Poldark series?
New readers should start with Ross Poldark, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Poldark series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1945 to 2002.