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| Author | Winston Graham |
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| Language | English |
| Series | Poldark |
| Publisher | Collins |
Publication date | 1973 |
| Publication place | Cornwall |
| Preceded by | Warleggan |
| Followed by | The Four Swans |
The Black Moon is the fifth of twelve novels in Poldark, a series of historical novels by Winston Graham. After an 18-year hiatus from the Cornwall novels, it was published in 1973. While Ward Lock published the first four novels in the series, publishing house Collins took over the reins with the fifth entry.[1]
Two children are born in the novel: A son, Valentine, to George and Elizabeth Warleggan; and a daughter, Clowance, to Ross and Demelza Poldark. Dwight Enys, captured by the French and held as a prisoner-of-war, is rescued by Ross Poldark and a crew of Cornishmen. Two of Demelza's brothers, Sam and Drake Carne, enter the story and become major figures, as does Elizabeth's cousin Morwenna Chynoweth. Ray Penvenen dies, making Caroline an heiress. Aunt Agatha also dies, in dramatic circumstances. Wheal Grace starts yielding a decent payoff for Ross and Demelza. The Warleggan clan goes from financial success to financial success and George becomes a magistrate. The novel ends with George wondering whether he really is the father of Valentine.[2][3]
- ^ Ellie Friedman and Joyce Carter (October 2014). "The Poldark Series by Winston Graham". National Library Service for the Blind and Disabled/Library of Congress. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Works of Winston Graham" (PDF). In Profile: A Winston Graham Reader. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "The Black Moon". Pan McMillan. Retrieved 25 August 2020.