Near the bank were four swans, almost stationary, moving so slowly that they appeared to only be drifting with the tide. & Graham is back to his magnificent best with this installment in the Poldark Saga. The above quote makes it clear that the four swans (Demelza, Elizabeth, Catherine & Morwenna) may be moving slowly, gracefully, but under the surface they are paddling furious & three of the swans do take very decisive action at this point in their lives. I don't agree with all o...

My intention was to read this entire series last year, but you know how that goes in the reading life. The best of intentions you know where that leads so let’s not go there!These reviews are getting harder and harder to write because of revealing too much of the plot. On Book 6 of the 12 book series, the characters are already well established and as a reader you are either a fan of some or you loathe others. That’s just the way Winston Graham would like his readers to feel about them - caught ...

I'm so glad I decided to finish this one. At the half way point I set it aside. There is a very despicable man in this story and it made me not want to finish, he made me so angry! I couldn't stop thinking about all of the other characters though, and I had to find out what happened to them. This book made me cry, not many books do that. I think I have grown attached to these characters."Near the bank were four swans, almost stationary, moving so slowly that they appeared only to be drifting wit...

Ross Poldark watches four beautiful swans on a pond and likens them to four women in his life whose connection to himself, through family links, have influenced the course of his life so far. In this sixth novel of the Poldark series, we experience those connections and links in vivid detail – and the ventures and adventures, some purposeful and some by happenstance have far-ranging consequences – and far-reaching further links and connections.Ross and Demelza themselves are tested, and the stre...

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"… even where there is love there is misunderstanding. We try to speak to each other like through a glass, all of us."Either I'm getting increasingly sentimental with each passing year, or Winston Graham had special powers that shine through in his writing! Perhaps a little of both! I felt so emotional reading this book, and I might have to say this is my favorite in the series thus far. This is the sixth book in the spectacular Poldark series set in late 1700s Cornwall. Each installment has fel...

In general, I am very reluctant to take on a series read. What often happens is that you begin the series with great expectations and as it progresses, the writer gets lazy, runs out of storyline, or loses touch with his characters...like a tv series that is on its last leg and is just inventing a reason to continue. THIS IS NOT THE CASE with Winston Graham. He is such a skillful and thoughtful writer that he never gives us an inconsistency in the character that cannot be explained or that is fo...

5 STARS Near the bank were four swans, almost stationary, moving so slowly that they appeared, only to be drifting with the tide. Each one mirrored, duplicated in the still water. It seemed sometimes that they could see their own reflections and were admiring themselves. Then one or another would break her reflection by dipping a delicate beak. Graceful things.White things. Like women.Unpredictable. Gentle. Fierce. Faithful or unfaithful. Loyal or traitorous. God who knew? I can't reme...

"Oh, Ross, will you not hold me?""Yes, he said, doing it."Please hold me and never let me go.""Nor shall I, if you give me the chance.""Not till we die. Ross, I could not live without you."What can I say that I have not said already? This book. This series. These characters. Such a brilliant author, Winston Graham. I would have liked to have known him. Previous review: The swans were moving away now, pale, dignified, enigmatical, out of his life forever. Double mirrored in the soundless pool, ...

The Poldark saga continues with this book focusing on the four swans: Demelza, Caroline, Elizabeth and Morwenna. Demelza's 2 younger brothers join the cast and prove to be promising young men despite their challenging upbringing with dear ol' dad.Plenty of romantic tragedy in this book which made for some dark reading at times. I had to put the book aside for awhile and read something a little lighter before I could finish Four Swans.If you're looking for a dramatic and tragic romance this is th...