The Black Moon: A Novel of Cornwall, 1794-1795 (Poldark Book 5)

Name: The Black Moon: A Novel of Cornwall, 1794-1795 (Poldark Book 5)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (5277 reviews)
Author: Winston Graham

by Winston Graham

Romance Historical Fiction

4.6 (5,277)

4.6 stars from 5,277 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

406 pages~6.8 hr readPublished by Pan Books LimitedPublished 1973-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You loved the Poldark TV series and want the richer, messier source material that inspired it.
You're drawn to multigenerational family sagas where personal vengeance and romance collide across decades.
You appreciate historical fiction that treats 18th century politics, class conflict, and moral ambiguity with real complexity.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer straightforward romantic resolutions. Graham's characters rarely get what they want, and he's comfortable leaving you unsettled.
You want fast-paced plots with constant action. This is character-driven and sometimes moves at a measured, reflective pace.
You're new to the Poldark series. This is book five of a long arc, and jumping in here means missing crucial relationships and backstory.

About this book

The fifth novel in Winston Graham's Poldark series, set in Cornwall during 1794-1795. Ross Poldark confronts renewed pain when his former love gives birth to a son fathered by his rival, George Warleggan. As tension between Ross and George intensifies, the Poldark and Warleggan families become unexpectedly connected when a cousin develops romantic feelings for Ross's brother-in-law. Set against the backdrop of 18th century Cornwall, the novel follows the two feuding families through episodes of intrigue and secrets involving multiple characters. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and rivalry within the context of family relationships and social conflict.

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Currently 4.6★ from 5,277 reviews

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