I finally finished the seven books before this eighth book in the Poldark series. I’ve enjoyed every book in the series so far, and The Stranger from the Sea is no exception. This is the first book that is not covered in the Poldark television series, and it was interesting to learn more about Ross and Demelza’s children. This one focuses mainly on Clowance and the man they rescue from the sea by their farm. I love the world Winston Graham has created in this series, and I look forward to the next!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love love love these books! They have such a history to them and a beautiful story that just drags you in!

Poldark is an amazing show, but the books have all the details and depth that will captivate your soul!

The books are better than the tv series, good as that is. Worth the investment of time reading them if you are a fan.

Love and danger abound. Two things you will find in every poldark book. This is a great series there a millions who have read it and watched it. There are few series that keep going as long as Poldark have and keep the numbers of readers that Winston Graham has. Please keep them coming. I loved being transported to the past over and over. I feel part of the family!!!

The Stranger from the Sea is the eighth in this series and it didn't disappoint. The characters are well developed and the storyline is entertaining.

This book was not my favourite of the entire series. it was still a decent read but had far more to do with the kids of the Poldark family and the history of the infighting amongst the families than previous books did. I like the way Clowance is turning out stubborn like her father. This book has all the historical wonders one comes to expect from a Poldark book but was also a bit slow at times, particularly weighed down by the discussions of the mining process and equipment

Although I enjoyed this book in the end, it took me a while to read it, as it didn't hold y interest the way other books in this series have done. For those of you who have not read this book but love the series, I still recommend that you do so for it does tie the others that come before and after it together. It doesn't have as much directly to do with Ross and Demelza, but they are still in it, and it prepares one for the next generation that is becoming more integral to the storyline all the time.

This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher, provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

I’ve read all the Poldark series up to this one, enjoyed restarting the series with this book. As usual, the Poldarks and Warleggens are at odds, and this book takes place a decade later than the last book. Still, it captures the imagination just as the original six books did, and does a goog job of catching up on what happened in the ensuing years. This is a wonderful series and I look forward to the rest of them.

This is a fabulous historical series. I am enjoying the newest characters in this installment but still long for more of the older. Winston was a superb storyteller with an atmospheric style. Who is the stranger from the sea? Read and find out.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Nice feel good book. It flowed very well. was easy to read. Nice characters. Good storyline. What’s not to love. I had watched this on tv. So wasn’t sure if I should read it. But I’m glad I did. The book was much better. More to be learned

The Stranger from the Sea: A Novel of Cornwall is the first Poldark book I have read. I liked it. I plan on reading the others in this series. Four stars.

I really enjoyed this 8th novel in the Poldark Saga. I have been hooked since the first book and have been trying to keep up with the television series also. The books are so much richer and more nuanced but I still enjoy seeing the books adapted to film.

This is the story of the next generation of Poldarks: Ross and Demelza's offspring; Clowance and Jeremy as well as Valentine and Geoffrey Charles, both sons of Elizabeth. I am fascinated by their intertwined and somewhat messy relationships and social history. Another hit for me in terms of the English seaside of Cornwall. would recommend to Anglophiles.

This is book number 8 and I admit that I have not read the previous books but now that I have read this one I think I will be reading them all in the near future because I loved this book.

How the heck did I not known this series even existed?

I do recommend.

**This review actually refers to five books in this series: Stranger From the Sea, The Miller's Dance, The Loving Cup, The Twisted Sword & Bella Poldark**


I really have no clue what rock I was living under....I have no excuse. But, up until recently, I had no idea the Poldark series on television is based on a series of books! I love sweeping historical family sagas. I have no earthly clue how I missed this one! Rectifying the situation immediately!

There are 12 books in the Poldark Saga, written by Winston Graham from 1945-2002. The books are set in Cornwall, starting with Ross Poldark in 1783 and ending with Bella Poldark in 1820.

It's official -- I love this series! And I'm reading my way through all of the books before I watch the television series. I have a rule that before I can watch a film or television adaptation, I have to read the books first. Then I'm acquainted with the characters and can see what they changed/added/kept true to the original, etc. There are actually two Poldark television series. One from BBC in the 1970s that serialized the first seven books. And then the newer series that started in 2015. There have been five seasons of the new show. I can't wait to watch it! Still reading my way through the books first...and enjoying every page!

The four books listed here are books #8-12 of the series. I had review copies of all 5 novels and read them cover to cover. Binge read them, to be honest. I love the characters...the setting....the history. I had to stop periodically and look some things up as I'm not familiar with the time period or history of Cornwall at all. The one problem with reviewing books is that I'm under a deadline. With historical fiction or family sagas, I like to take my time and let the story sink in and savor the characters. But with five books to read, and not having read the first books in the series beforehand, I was a bit lost in names, places, etc. The story was enough to carry me through! I loved every book!

I'm backtracking now and reading the series from the start....and I will re-read these books when I come back around to them. I will have an even better understanding of the characters and history during my second reading! And then I can watch the television show. I'm curious which books it has already covered and which ones are upcoming -- whether it stays true to the books or goes off course, etc.

Great books! I highly recommend this series to any readers who enjoy historical fiction, family sagas, and just history in general!

Love, love, love! :) Here are some extra exclamation points in case I did not make it clear that I enjoy this series: !!!!!!!!

**I read review copies of these novels from St Martins Press via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.)

The Stranger from the Sea is a part of the beautifully written Poldark series. I do not think words would do the Poldark series justice. The prose is stunning and the story is captivating. The romance and ambiance is truly stunning

"The Stranger From the Sea is the eighth novel in Winston Graham's hugely popular Poldark series, and continues the story after the fifth TV series, which has become an international phenomenon, starring Aidan Turner.

Cornwall 1810


The Poldark family awaits the return of Ross from his mission to Wellington's army in Portugal. But their ordered existence ends with Jeremy Poldark's dramatic rescue of the stranger from the sea.

Stephen Carrington's arrival in the Poldark household changes all their lives. For Clowance and Jeremy in particular, the children of Ross and Demelza, Stephen's advent is the key to a new world - one of both love and danger.

The Stranger From The Sea is followed by the ninth book in the Poldark series, The Miller's Dance."

Because the TV show has ended and you NEED to know what happens next with this beautiful edition with Morwenna from the TV show on the cover.

Set in 1810-1811, the Poldark story is moving on, and in this book (number 8), time has moved on, and 11 years have passed since the ending of the previous book. It is more about the younger characters, the Poldarks Clowance and Jeremy, and their circle of friends. The Napoleonic wars are raging in Europe, young men are working on the refining of steam engines, and while Ross and Demelza are now in middle age, they are by no means left out of the story as a whole. The title refers to a young man who is rescued from the sea, Stephen Carrington, and his immediate (and reciprocated) romance with Clowance. I must admit that I did miss some of the older characters, but with such a jump in time it is inevitable that new ones must take the stage. A marvellous read though, as always.
Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have watched the first four seasons of Poldark, but hadn't read any of the books. (I have been keeping up with Season 5 spoilers, though...) Even without having read the previous books, I was able to pick this up without any problems. Graham does a wonderful job of making you feel like you are at home in Cornwall, and still bringing in other settings like London. The setting is certainly one of the main characters in the book.

I thought that the addition of new and the focusing on what were minor characters to be a great choice. While I love Ross and Demelza, it was lovely to get to know other characters as well. I find that some historical sagas don't balance introducing new characters well, but Graham has a deft hand and there is no issue. Can't wait to read the next book!

The Stranger from the Sea by Winston Graham is the 8th book in the Poldark series.
This takes place approximately 11 years later from book 7.
While our beloved Ross and Demelza are still present (as well as that pesky George), this os the first book that really focusses on the Poldark children- the next generation.

Everything that Mr Graham has written is fabulous. I love this story continuation, however some of the politics in the beginning made it a slower read. I know the series will pick up.

5/5 stars

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I remember the series back in the 1970’s and loved it then. The new BBC version is every bit as good but the books are better. If you cannot wait for the next series then this release of four books will definitely fill the gap.