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| Author | Winston Graham |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Poldark |
| Publisher | Ward Lock & Co |
Publication date | 1953 |
| Publication place | Cornwall |
| Preceded by | Jeremy Poldark |
| Followed by | The Black Moon |
Warleggan is the fourth of twelve novels in Poldark, a series of historical novels by Winston Graham. It was published in 1953.[1]
Warleggan continues the story of the Poldark marriage and family.[2] The previous novel in the series (Jeremy Poldark) ends on an upbeat in June 1791 with the birth of Jeremy Poldark and a reconciliation and partnership between Francis and Ross Poldark. Warleggan closes on Christmas of 1793 with Elizabeth married to George Warleggan, Dwight Enys engaged to Caroline Penvenen and the marriage of Ross and Demelza on the mend.[3]
The main developments in the novel are the tragic death of Francis Poldark, a sexual interaction between Ross and Elizabeth that a number of commentators regard as rape,[4] Elizabeth's marriage to George Warleggan, the near-destruction of Ross's marriage to Demelza, and ups-and-downs in the passionate relationship between Dwight Enys and Caroline Penvenen. These take place against the backdrop of the French Revolution and England going to war.[5]
- ^ 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 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Works of Winston Graham" (PDF). In Profile: A Winston Graham Reader. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Warleggan". Pan McMillan. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ Winston Graham and Rape
- ^ "Novels and Writing". Winston Graham: Author of Poldark. Retrieved 28 July 2020.