THE ROSS POLDARK BLOG TOUR :
“If Jane Austen met Charlotte Bronte and they
drank too much port, the Poldark Saga
would be their literary love child.” — Poldarkian.com
Captain Ross
Poldark rides again in the new Sourcebooks Landmark tie-in editions of Ross Poldark and Demelza, the first two novels in the acclaimed Poldark Saga by Winston Graham, adapted into the inaugural season
of the new Masterpiece Classic PBS’s series Poldark,
airing June 21 – August 2 on PBS.
In
celebration, July 6th
through August 3rd, The Ross Poldark Blog Tour will visit thirty popular book
blogs specializing in historical, romance and Austenesque fiction. Featuring spotlights,
previews, excerpts and book reviews of these two acclaimed historical fiction
novels, the tour will also offer readers a chance at a fabulous giveaway
contest including copies of the books and a stunning Anglophile-themed prize
package.
Grand
Giveaway Contest
Win One
of Three Fabulous Prizes
In
celebration of the re-release of Ross
Poldark and Demelza, Sourcebooks
Landmark is offering three chances to win copies of the books or a grand prize,
an Anglophile-themed gift package.
Two
lucky winners will each receive one trade paperback copy of Ross Poldark and Demelza, and one grand prize winner will receive a prize package
containing the following items:
(2
) Old Britain Castles Pink Pottery Mugs by Johnson Brothers
(1)
Twelve-inch Old Britain Castles Pink Pottery Plater by Johnson Brothersr
(1)
London Telephone Box Tin of Ahmad English Breakfast Tea
(1)
Jar of Mrs. Bridges Marmalade
(1)
Package of Duchy Originals Organic Oaten Biscuits
(2)
Packets of Blue Boy Cornflower Seeds by Renee's Garden Heirloom (1) Trade
Paperback Copy of Ross Poldark & Demelza, by Winston Graham
To
enter the giveaway contest simply leave a comment on any or all of the blogstops on the Ross Poldark Blog Tour starting July 06, 2015 through 11:59 pm PT,
August 10, 2015. Winners will be drawn at random from all of the entrants and
announced on the Buzz at Sourcebooks blog on August 13, 2015. Winners have
until August 20, 2015 to claim their prize. The giveaway contest is open to US residents
and the prizes will be shipped to US addresses. Good luck to all!
THE ROSS POLDARK BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE:
ROSS POLDARK BOOK DESCRPTION:
In the first
novel in Winston Graham’s hit series, a weary Ross Poldark returns to England
from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his beloved Elizabeth.
But instead he discovers his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock
and drunken servants, and Elizabeth—believing Ross to be dead—is now engaged to
his cousin. Ross has no choice but to start his life anew.
Thus begins
the Poldark series, a heartwarming, gripping saga set in the
windswept landscape of Cornwall. With an unforgettable cast of characters that
spans loves, lives, and generations, this extraordinary masterwork from Winston
Graham is a story you will never forget.
DEMELZA BOOK DESCRPTION:
In the
enchanting second novel in Winston Graham’s beloved Poldark series,
Demelza Carne, an impoverished miner’s daughter Ross Poldark rescued from a
fairground brawl, now happily finds herself his wife. But the events of these
turbulent years test their marriage and their love. As Ross launches into a
bitter struggle for the right of the mining communities, Demelza’s efforts to
adapt to the ways of the gentry (and her husband) place her in increasingly odd
and embarrassing situations. When tragedy strikes and sows the seeds of an
enduring rivalry between Ross and the powerful George Warleggan, will Demelza
manage to bridge their differences before they destroy her and her husband’s
chance at happiness?
Against the
stunning backdrop of eighteenth century Cornwall, Demelza sweeps readers into
one of the greatest love stories of all time.
AUTHOR BIO:
Winston
Graham (1908-2003) is the author of forty novels. His books have been widely
translated and the Poldark series has
been developed into two television series, shown in 22 countries. Six of
Winston Graham's books have been filmed for the big screen, the most notable
being Marnie, directed by Alfred
Hitchcock. Winston Graham is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and in
1983 was awarded the O.B.E.
Looking forward to reviews of both. I also loved the first book, and am eager to start the second.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your review. I've not yet read these books.
ReplyDeleteWould love to read the books
ReplyDeleteThis has been such a terrific TV series so far. I am really excited to read the books when the show is over!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for the show tonight i love poldark and Aiden Turner is such a great actor
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoying the new show and definitely interested in reading the books now too! Such a great story!
ReplyDeleteI'll be back on the 20th to read your review of the first book. I'm really excited to read this series. The few excerpts I've read were great. It's so nice to see scenes from the books come to life on the TV series! :)
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving the series and hoping I'll get my hands on the first two books, soon. Thanks for participating in the giveaway! Count me in. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving this series. Generous giveaway. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI will be counting down the days until the 20th then. The more opinions on a book, the more impatient I become to read it.
ReplyDeleteOooh, these kind of books make me salivate! Too bad the giveaway is only for US. I will come back to read your reviews.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds intriguing. I havent had a chance to see the series, but eventually will do so. I am eagerly anticipating reading the books as the story sounds so intriguing with the more excerpts and reviews I read. What a generous give awway.
ReplyDeleteThe Poldark series is the highlight of my week. Looking forward to your reviews. I've been reading many of the reviews on this tour and enjoying both those and the excerpts. It's such a fun, adventurous series. Can't wait to get hold of the books.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying watching poldark i love Aiden Turner i am so excited to watch every sunday night
ReplyDeleteLove this show. My daughter would love these books for sure. Thanks for the giveaway chance. Good luck to everyone.
ReplyDeleteCarol L
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I too have been watching the new show and am enjoying it but would like to read the books as well.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I didn't even know the series was based on books (although I should have known) until I saw all my friends were reading it. Can't wait to read them!
ReplyDeleteI really want to read the books now after seeing the show!
ReplyDeletecricketlady29@hotmail.com
Love the show! Aidan Turner as Ross Poldark is just the best! Cant wait to read this books they seem sooo good!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read these books after seeing the series. I am hooked!
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Would love to win!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to win q copy of Demelza! Im entering here again as I do read this blog, love the rose photo at the top and the blog tour was here on my birthday! Of course I would love to win the big prize but Im more than happy with my Demelza win! Just wast to say thank you for participating in the Poldark Blog Tour! Huzzah!
ReplyDeleteThis is an intriguing story with and with beautiful people in a beautiful setting. Would love a chance to read the books. Maureen
ReplyDeletemy daughter & I love Sunday nights watching PBS, this show is amazing and we look forward to next season-it can't come soon enough!
ReplyDeleteThank-you for all of the great comments! I was happy to be a part of this tour. Thank-you to Laurel Ann from Austenprose!
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