Maybe this was due to reading two Poldark books back to back, but this book felt a bit flat compared to all of the others. It’s sole purpose was to move the story along, and not much happened. I do hope Clowance finds happiness in the next book, because I’ve had enough of Stephen Carrington. And boy, do I hope the Warleggans get what they deserve.

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!

Just lovely to continue reading the exploits of the Poldarks. The books are a must read for any fan of the tv series.

The ninth book and still going strong!!! Poldark is a great ride. One I am always happy to jump on. I have read all the books there are to read. I watched it faithfully on wttw and then bought the series on dvd. So thank you for writing such great works of historical fiction Winston Graham. I think it is a miraculous that you can write as much as you have and keep it fresh and interesting.

The Miller's Dance is yet another exciting and wonderful addition from the Poldark series. I loved this book.
Five stars.

The Miller's Came is the ninth in the series and does not disappoint. The characters and storyline pull you right into the story. Fantastic series.

This book has more of a romantic aspect than some of the others, but I found it overall quite enjoyable reading. I like the development of the older children in this story and the fiery relationship between Clowance and Stephen ( I personally don't think he's a good fit for her.)

Things keep getting more interesting with these novels as the kids are faced with growing up during a war and learning to make their own decisions for better or worse. There is still a lot of discussion going on in this book about steam engines and there are some parts that are less exciting than others, but overall, I found this to be a better book than the last entry in the series.

Much of this book sets up events that will alter and change the course of the future for the Poldarks and the related families in the series, and I enjoyed getting to know some of the other characters better through reading this novel.

I definitely recommend checking this out if you haven't done so yet. It was a good book with a lot to offer the reader of the other Poldark books.

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

This is the 9th book in this superb series. In this installment we are privy to the lives and romances of the younger generation. The saga continues and I highly recommend this book and series.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

**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 Millers Dance 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

I’m an unabashed Poldark fan but I have to admit that this 9th volume in the series isn’t perhaps the most gripping of them. Nevertheless it’s still an enjoyable read which moves the story along and thus is pretty much essential reading for those of us who always want to discover what happens next in this compelling Cornish saga.

"The ninth novel in Winston Graham's classic Poldark saga, now a major TV series from Masterpiece PBS.

Cornwall 1812

At Nampara, the Poldark family finds the new year brings involvement in more than one unexpected venture. For Ross and Demelza there is some surprising - and worrying - news. And Clowance, newly returned from her London triumphs, finds that her entanglement with Stephen Carrington brings not only happiness but heartache.

As the armies battle in Spain, and the political situation at home becomes daily more obscure, the Poldark and Warleggan families find themselves thrust into a turbulent new era as complex and changing as the patterns of the Miller's Dance...

In his Poldark series, Winston Graham explores the complications of love lost and the class struggle of early 19th-century England with a light comic touch. The Miller's Dance is followed by the tenth book in the series, The Loving Cup."

When I saw these were coming out I literally preordered them the same day.

I have loved and re-read the Poldark books several times since I first discovered them way back in the 1980s. I have just read them all yet again this year, and enjoyed them immensely. Winston Graham was a marvellous writer, and the reader can easily picture themself back in Georgian era Cornwall. This book marks something of a change, where the focus is more on the two older children, Clowance and Jeremy. It is of course inevitable that in such a long saga the story moves on from the original characters, but there is still enough of Ross and Demelza to satisfy the reader.
Many thanks to the publisher for a review copy.

An interesting addition to the series. I like reading the sequels and it gets further and further into the series, but at the same time it's becoming a bit scattered. I had to read multiple books back to back to really get a feel for how I felt about them all. I'd say this one was probably about 3.5 stars, but since I had to round up or down, up felt slightly more accurate than down.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this Poldark novel- Graham continues to carry on the story well, I was thrilled to return to Nampara, and to learn more of Clowance's story. Graham does a good job of balancing likeable and unlikeable characters, and making them grey rather than black and white! (Perhaps better than the show) I'm thrilled I was able to continue following the family's story.

First line: On a grey day early in February, 1812, a convoy was anchored off Hendrawna Beach on the north-west coast of Cornwall.

Summary: In the ninth book of the Poldark series we return to Nampara in Cornwall. Clowance is entangled in a romance with the newcomer, Stephen Carrington. Everything appears to be fine but as the day for the wedding nears she begins to have her doubts. Jeremy is trying his hand at new inventions and the start of a new mine. Meanwhile Ross is trying to make a decision about his seat in Parliament and what will be best for his family.

My Thoughts: I have thoroughly enjoyed all the Poldark books. I had never heard of them until the series began on PBS but since the first episode I knew I had to read them. I am a little sad that there is not as much of Ross and Demelza in the later books. However, in this one I was able to enjoy reading Clowance’s story more. But I HATE Stephen Carrington. Everything he says and does just makes me mad. I am sure that it was Graham’s intention and he did it well. The language and story is just a wonderful epic family story in a beautiful setting. I am going to be really sad when I reach book 12.

FYI: The show and the books are both fantastic!

The Miller’s Dance by Winston Graham is the 9th book in the Poldark series and the second that focusses more on the next generation of Poldark children. I feel it was a good continuation of the previous installment.

I feel this book was not as slow as the previous and was definitely glad I had continued on. ( Yes, I have read these books out of order and have already read the last, but this still feels like I am reading it for the first time.)

There is suspense, heartache, drama, and heartwarming moments. I now feel like the newer generation of characters have been with me all along and cant wait to read the next few.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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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.
I thought I had read all the Poldark series in my teens but, it seems not. Looking forward to binge reading these four books.