A review by saluki
Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791 by Winston Graham

4.0

Ross's impending trial and threat of imprisonment, along with mounting debts, scheming rivals and the disconnect between himself and Demelza while dealing with loss, bring testing times for the Poldarks. And, the question of who betrayed Ross does get answered and puts more spanners in the works.

There are a couple of new characters and one flirtatious lady makes the most of Dr. Dwight Enys' gullible nature as far as women are concerned. He's a great character but I wish he'd grow a spine and get himself a decent partner too. Ah well. Still, once again, it is drunken Jud that had me laughing aloud. He's a character you shouldn't like but he's involved in some of the best scenes. Dark humour at it's finest and Jud's scene stealing is sterling this time!

Historical fiction isn't usually my bag yet I'm loving this saga and it may make me take a chance on trying more historical fiction in future.