In this, the fourth installment of the Poldark series, George Warleggan intersects further into the Poldark circle. Fortunately, the book still centers around Ross and Demelza, with Dr. Dwight Enys continuing as a very important secondary story line. If one were to judge Ross and Dwight on their merits--I think Dwight comes out as the more honorable. Because of the superb writing, the characters act in ways that are completely within the boundaries of plausibility. The events and actions may occasionally surprise the reader, but they are completely believable and in retrospect, predictable. I found myself especially connecting on an emotional level with Demelza, more so in this book than the 3 previous. As she was angry and hurt, I was angry and hurt. And as she began to relax, I also began to relax. As a fan of the 21st century Poldark TV series--there are a number of scenes that I especially look forward to watching onscreen. "Ross in a rage" will be that much more powerful in the capable hands and eyes of actor Aidan Turner.
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