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The Loving Cup: A Novel of Cornwall 1813-1815

Poldark, Book 10

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The Loving Cup: A Novel of Cornwall 1813-1815

By: Winston Graham
Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough
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Summary

The Loving Cup is the tenth novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.

Cornwall 1813. A silver cup lies half-forgotten in a dank cave, amongst a pile of stolen goods. Yet the tiny vessel and its inscription Amor gignit amorem haunts the lives of the still-feuding Poldark and Warleggan families, as Ross, Demelza and the ambitious and powerful Sir George Warleggan watch their children make the decisions that will shape their destinies.

In the closing years of the wars against Napoleon, for Jeremy and Clowance, and for arrogant, cynical Valentine Warleggan, these are troubled and momentous times . . .

The Loving Cup is followed by the eleventh book in the Poldark series, The Twisted Sword.

 Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance War
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Critic reviews

Ross is one of literature's great heroes . . . [with] elements of Darcy, Heathcliff, Rhett Butler and Robin Hood (Debbie Horsfield)
From the incomparable Winston Graham . . . who has everything that anyone else has, and then a whole lot more.
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You should probably only read this if you've read all before it in the series. It's a familiar world that is enjoyable only to those who have already spent time in it. To those of us who have, it's excellent in all ways.

Excellent, in context

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Beautifully read and, as always by Winston Graham, a gripping yarn. As a Cornishman I picked up on some name mispronunciations, but they do not deter from the overall enjoyment.

Great listening

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A dark and nail biting plot. It had me shouting 'no!' several times during my traffic jammed commute to work. Wonderfully narrated by Oliver Hembrough, who delivers a fully theatric performance. I am always drawn in and absorbed by his narration. Ross Poldark persists with some uncomfortable views on 'how to get your woman', I put this into its historical perspective, but it may cause offence to some.

Another Excellent rendering of the Poldark series

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Out of all the later Poldark books I have listened to this has to be the best. Whilst you don't have to start at the beginning of the saga to follow the stories of the next generation, I would recommend you at least start at book 8 - Stranger from the Sea, as that's where their stories start and the recapping helps you understand some of Ross and Demelza's story.
But, if you have the time, and inclination, start at the beginning and enjoy the development of Ross & Demelza' story, and others Dwite &Caroline, Drake & Morwennan, who play very small parts in the later story.

As for this chapter of the saga.....
the performance is vastly improved by the reduced numbers of "oh Ross..." comments as well as the reduced number of ".. said Ross/Demelza/Caroline/whoever" with the associated pauses. So if, like me, these were not your favourite aspects of the dialogue/performance don't be put off as things improve.
This chapter if the saga provides a lot of the answers to where things end up for Clowance, Jeremy, Steven, Cubby and Valentine etc. With twists and turns that keep you interested and provide that insight into life in the 1810's.
Still elements of the politics of the time as well as world conflicts, but not over done so I felt the right balance was achieved.
Older characters have their stories moved on as well - George is still going strong! Ross continues to be, in my option, a hypocrite when it comes to judging his behaviour Vs Demelza' so no change there although more blatant - calling her a slut and threatening to kick her out because he finds her drunk is harsh!! And how come it's only him referring to her past indiscretion, not Demelza' referring to his far worse ones with Elizabeth that happens!!
My frustration at this aside, have a listen it's a great book!

Recommended

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Oliver J Hemborough is the perfect reader for this very enjoyable saga. I know the first

Great Story and a Brilliant Narrator.

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