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(0)Robin Ellis
Author
Series
Poldark volume 4
Language
English
Description
George Warleggan makes his own plans for Morwenna's future--and plans of a distinctly different sort for Drake. Only Ross's intervention saves his young brother-in-law's neck, an act of generosity that Drake is determined to repay.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 1
Language
English
Description
Limping and scarred, Ross Poldark returns from the American war to Cornwall after a daring escape from a French prison camp. He finds his debt-ridden father dead, his estate in shambles, and his beloved Elizabeth engaged to his cousin Francis.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 8
Language
English
Description
Demelza tries to make peace with Elizabeth and Francis, but her goodwill has grim results. Mad with grief, Ross finds himself entangled in yet another scandal after his attempt at aiding a wrecked ship devolves into chaos and violence.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 14
Language
English
Description
Ross and Demelza are overjoyed by the birth of their son and their change in fortune. Life appears to be going well for the Poldarks, until a villager's treachery puts Ross in danger and separates Dr. Enys from his betrothed.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 6
Language
English
Description
Ross's business plan attracts the attention--and the ire--of the Warleggans. Later, he makes matters worse with a daring rescue mission to free his unjustly jailed tenant from certain death. Tensions run high at the Warleggans' charity ball, where Ross exacerbates the grudge.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 5
Language
English
Description
Ross and Demelza grow closer with their marriage and the birth of their daughter. However, both their families disapprove of the union, and Elizabeth can barely hide her contempt. Ross considers a risky new business venture, and Demelza plays matchmaker for Verity.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 12
Language
English
Description
Drake disappears, suspected of murder, and George's plans to hurt Ross begin to take effect. But it is the actions of Demelza that not only nearly bankrupt the Poldarks, but also put Ross's life on the line.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 11
Language
English
Description
Furious over Ross's continued success, the Warleggans hatch a plan to financially devastate the Poldarks. At the same time, Ross and Francis agree to settle their quarrel and begin again as partners. Jud, too, has a business proposal for Ross, but it comes with many risks.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 15
Language
English
Description
Ross escapes the fracas unscathed, but the villagers are not so lucky. Robbed of their land and livelihoods by George Warleggan's greed, they whisper about revolt. Desperate to leave Cornwall, Elizabeth makes an unforgivable decision, and Ross risks everything to change her mind.
Author
Series
Poldark volume 11
Language
English
Description
A party at the Warleggans' attracts the great and the good--as well as the uninvited Ross, who manages to steal some moments with Elizabeth alone. Meanwhile, Drake faces an excrutiating choice when he learns about the fate of Morwenna's husband, Ossie.
31) The moonstone
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A priceless jewel disappears sending the women who inherited it, into turmoil. In a twisted plot that unfolds, the solution requires the service of a London detective.
32) The Europeans
Publisher
Connoisseur Video Collection
Pub. Date
c1992
Language
English
Description
Classic satiric about two fortune-seeking expatriates and their sober American relations.
33) The Europeans
Publisher
Cohen Film Collection
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A pivotal film for Merchant Ivory, who demonstrate great intelligence and wit with their faithful adaptation of Henry James' story of an encounter between a family or pre-Civil War New Englanders and their European cousins.
34) The good soldier
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Two wealthy, handsome couples--one English, one American--meet at a German spa and forge an immediate bond. Through nine seasons at the spa, the splendid foursome share the same tastes, the same desires, and the same elegantly perfect lives. But in a series of startling time and perspective shifts, we learn, little by little, just how far short of perfection their lives really were.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
With the country gripped by political uncertainty and fresh elections, Ross Poldark seeks to challenge George Warleggan's stranglehold over Cornwall while also repairing his marriage to Demelza. Hugh Armitage remains in love with Demelza and is hopeful for more. Dr. Dwight Enys and Caroline plan to start a family while Elizabeth seeks another child to secure her own marriage to an ever-suspicious George. Meanwhile, Morwenna desperately tries to protect...