“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:
- (1) DVD of season one of Poldark
- (2 ) Old Britain Castles Pink Pottery Mugs by Johnson Brothers
- (1) Twelve-inch Old Britain Castles Pink Pottery Plater by Johnson Brothers
- (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 blog
stops 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!
Book 1. Ross Poldark
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.
Book 2. Demelza
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.
About the author
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.
And now here is the list of the blogs taking part in this amazing event to celebrate Poldark and the re-release of the first two books of Winston Graham's saga:
THE ROSS POLDARK BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
July
06 My
Jane Austen Book Club (Preview)
July
07 Booktalk & More
(Excerpt)
July
08 Reading, Writing, Working,
Playing (Review)
July
09 vvb32 Reads
(Preview)
July
10 The
Paige Turner (Review)
July
10 My Kids Led Me Back To P & P
(Excerpt)
July
11 Austenprose (Review)
July
12 Laura's Reviews
(Preview)
July
13 Peeking Between the Pages
(Review)
July
13 Reflections of a Book Addict
(Preview)
July
14 Living Read Girl
(Review)
July
15 Confessions of a Book
Addict
(Review)
July
16 vvb32 Reads
(Review)
July
17 Paige Turner (Review)
July
18 Truth, Beauty, Freedom & Books
(Preview)
July
19 Marie Antoinette’s Gossip
Guide
(Excerpt)
July
20 Laura's Reviews
(Review)
July
20 The Calico Critic
(Review)
July
21 So Little Time…So Much to Read
(Excerpt)
July
21 Poof Books
(Excerpt)
July
22 Babblings of a Bookworm
(Review)
July
23 Austenprose
(Review)
July
24 Peeking Between the Pages
(Review)
July
25 My Love for Jane Austen
(Excerpt)
July
25 Living Read Girl
(Review)
July
26 Delighted Reader
(Review)
July
27 My
Jane Austen Book Club (Review)
July
27 Austenesque Reviews (Review)
July
27 Laura's Reviews
(Review)
July
28 She Is Too Fond Of Books (Review)
July
29 English Historical Fiction
Authors
(Preview)
July
30 vvb32 Reads
(Review)
July
30 Babblings of a Bookworm
(Review)
July
31 CozyNookBks
(Excerpt)
Aug
01 The Calico Critic
(Review)
Aug
01 More Agreeably Engaged
(Review)
Aug
02 Scuffed Slippers Wormy Books (Review)
Aug
03 Romantic Historical
Reviews (Review)
Aug 03 Psychotic
State Book Reviews (Review)
I'll wait for you here on July 27th with my review of Book 1 - Ross Poldark
Leave your comments below this post to start collecting lots of chances to win in the grand giveaway.
Don't forget to give us a way to contact you in case you win!
Don't forget to give us a way to contact you in case you win!
72 comments:
I am just loving the tea set!
Oh wow! What a nice prize. Thank you for this giveaway. I love Poldark.
Lovely giveaway.
Lovely giveaway.
The whole package looks great, love the tea set, beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
Loving the new TV adaptation! Thanks for hosting such an awesome giveaway!
Love this show and have been wanting to read the books. Thanks for the giveaway! Libraryofmyown at gmail dot com
Yay I'm loving the show and can't wait to read the books!
Thanks for the chance to win! Looking forward to learning more about this series!
Love the tea set, such a cute prize.
That's an awesome prize pack!
That's an awesome prize pack!
Nice prize package.
I loved the original Robin Ellis version of
Poldark and now I am adoring Aidan Turner
as the hero. I want to re-read the books after
all these years and the giveaway is really
wonderful. Thank you. ladysusan46(at)yahoo(dot)com
YAY! I'm loving the tv series.
Oh my, oh my - Poldark takes my breath away. This is wonderful - thank you for the opportunity!
I finally got the chance to read book one and it was fabulous. I totally see what all the fuss is about. ;) Looking forward to book two and watching the newly redone TV series.
Loving this Poldark summer! I wouldn't have read the book if not for the mini-series coming out, but now that I have, I'm hooked.
A new series to read, love and reread!
I love Poldark, and the prize is wonderful!
dholcomb1 (at) aol (dot) com
Denise
I am loving Poldark but I think my mom loves the older series more. I am a little sad because I tried to get the first book from my library and they don't have it. :(
Sweet giveaway! And a gorgeous tea set. Anyone would be happy to win these!
Questa serie tv è favolosa! ho appena visto le prime due puntate...attori bravissimi (e belli) e i luoghi sono da sogno!:)
Peccato che il giveaway è solo per i residenti US!.
Ciao alla prossima!:)
I am really enjoying the TV series and would love to read the books! Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway.
I read the first book, and loved it. I need to read the second book. I am excited to watch the TV series.
Would love to win thank you for the chance!
I think what I'm most excited about this tour is discovering historical fiction and austenesque book blogs! Thanks for this blog tour and giveaway!
I am really loving the series this summer and would love to read the books.
What a wonderful event. My interest in books and series is definitely piqued. Thanks!
Wonderful giveaway! I have the books and am looking forward to reading them. The Masterpiece Series is excellent and I'm truly enjoying it. The rest of my family is hooked now!
It's always awesome to learn of a new series that's my cup of tea. Thanks for the recommendation and for being the first stop on the tour. How lovely!
I would love to read the Winston Graham novels again - I did many, many years ago and it would be great to revisit these characters both on the TV and in print.
i love the show i watch every sunday great giveaway thanks for the chance
Great preview Maria. I love this series and am enjoying the new BBC/PBS series too! Best, LA
Whoa. Thanks so much for the chance!
Thank you for the being part of of the blog tour. Having read most of the novels years ago I am so pleased to see this new adaptation. It's exciting and of course just perfect to supplement my Austen addiction! Huzzah!
The series is awesome!
What a lovely give away. The series intrigues me as I have not heard of it before. skamper25 (at) gmail (dot) com
I somehow missed the fact that you were involved in the Poldark tour but I should have known! Sign me up! I am absolutely loving the TV series.
what a generous giveaway!!
thank you!!!
cyn209 at juno dot com
Loving this series. Generous giveaway. Thank you!
My daughter and I love this series. She's a big fan of Aiden Turner. I'd love to read the books & know she would as well. A great prize giveaway.
Carol L
I just started using the hashtag #iamgoingtohavetostartreadingthis while live tweeting the TV series. This giveaway comes at a perfect time. Thanks for having it!
A lovely hostess of a Facebook group got me hooked on Poldark. My favorite tv series! I didn't realize it was adapted from books until recently and read the first book: Ross Poldark in less than 48 hours. What a great giveaway to spread the word about such awesome books and a great tv show!
Awesome
I too have been watching the new show and am enjoying it but would like to read the books as well.
Love this show. What an amazing giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
It seems like my kind of story
Really loving the show on PBS. Would love to read the books too. Thanks for the fabulous giveaway!
Loving this Poldark! Have read the first two books on my Kindle but would love to have printed copies! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!
Such a fun giveaway! I looked up the series on Wikipedia, it's my next to read. I love that it covers such a long time period :)
What an amazing giveaway for an amazing book.
This is a nice preview without giving away any spoilers. I haven’t read Demelza or Poldark yet but have been enjoying the series on PBS. Thank you for participating in the blog tour.
I really want to read these books now that I've been watching the show!
I love the Poldark TV series and that prize package looks amazing. ;)
caliwillette(at)gmail(dot)com
It has been really interesting following this book tour and visiting the different blogs to read the reviews. After watching the series it would be nice to read the books and get more in depth with the characters and countryside.
Thank you for the chance to win.
cjay(at)iavalley(dot)edu
Don't know how this tour escaped my notice until now. Nice prizes!
Great show, can't wait to get my hands on the books! This giveaway is so awesome! Thanks for posting it!
A grand and sumptuous Giveaway! As fellow Janeites know, Maria and Laurel Ann have been our Christmas elves all year round! Thank you so very much for all the fun.
What a wonderful contest. I would LOVE to win.
I hope I can comment here, I would really like a chance to win this books!
I loved watching Poldark on Masterpiece. This is a great giveaway that I'd really enjoy winning.
I love this series! What an awesome prize package.
I ADORE this series!! Thanks for the chance.
donnyandshelly at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the chance!
Incredible Giveaway!
My husband and I have been enjoying the Masterpiece Poldark series and reading the books as well. I am up to book #4 now. Would love to win this Poldark prize package. Thank you!
Hi, I'm really glued to the TV watching Masterpiece Poldark. Love, love the the show and the characters. I have not yet read the books and would appreciate the gift if I won.
I really enjoyed the series! Just finished Ross Poldark and am waiting to read Demelza.
Amazing giveaway! Loved the show!!
sounds interesting
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
my daughter & I love this series and are really anxious to read the novels. We would love to see them all win awards!
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