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“Youth was so mercilessly hard in its decisions; it had its own unyielding standards and had not yet learned enough to know that time would prove them arbitrary.”

Quote by Winston Graham

Book:Jeremy Poldark: a novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791

Work

Jeremy Poldark: a novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791

This novel delves into the social and political landscape of Cornwall in the early 1790s, following the journey of Jeremy Poldark as he navigates personal and professional challenges amidst the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. more

Author

Winston Graham, born on June 30, 1908, and died on July 10, 2003, was a British novelist. Known for his depictions of English rural life and historical events, his most famous work is the 'Poldark' series. more

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