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Jan 11, 2017
The third in the Poldark series, this book covers a shorter span of time, only about nine months, verses the several years of the previous two. Readers get insight not only into Ross and Demelza, but Francis and Dwight as well. We start with the trial of Ross, and Demelza trying to persuade the judges in his favor. After the verdict the couple returns home, and start to talk about what will happen next. This is cut short when Ross states he does not want children, while Demelza is trying to find the right words to tell him she is pregnant. Their relationship becomes one of misunderstandings, and lack of communication from then on. Both withdrawal from the other, and are unwilling to potentially cause an argument by saying anything. On the bright side Francis is now a fan of Demelza, and seeks to mend his relationship with Ross. Then upon encouragement from both Demelza and Ross to reconnect with Veriety (though he does not go about it actively). He also begins to form a friendship with Dwight, having bonded over their concern for Ross. By the end of this entry there is a new Poldark in the family, Demelza is at best content with life (her words) and accepts she will always have concerns about the relationship between Ross and Elizabeth, Dwight has a new crush on a rich young lady and the Poldark cousins have started the process to reopen Wheal Grace. Overall some may feel this is a book where little happens after the first big event of the trial at the start of the book. However there is much going on between the characters, as their relationships grow, change, or end. You can really see the main characters are not longer innocent youths, and have been scared by life, but are struggling to find happiness, or at least keep moving towards what they think will make them happy.