Bella Poldark

A Novel of Cornwall 1818-1820 (Poldark, Book 12)

By: Winston Graham

Narrated by: Oliver J. Hembrough

Length: 20 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

The 12th audiobook in Winston Graham's classic Poldark saga, now a major TV series from Masterpiece PBS.

Cornwall, 1818

We continue the tale of Ross and Demelza; of the wayward Valentine Warleggan, whose existence keeps open the old wounds of the feud between Ross and George; of Bella, the Poldarks' youngest daughter, whose precocious talent as a singer is encouraged by her old flame, Christopher Havergal, and by a distinguished French conductor who has more in mind than Bella's music; of Clowance, the Poldarks' widowed daughter, who considers remarriage to one of two rival suitors; and of a murderer who stalks the villages of West Cornwall.

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. Bella Poldark is the final Poldark audiobook.

©2002 Winston Graham (P)2017 Macmillan Digital Audio

Best Book Series!

The Poldark series by Winston Graham is the best stories I've ever read. The characters are charming and well developed. The performance on Audible was outstanding. I just finished book 12 and loved every moment. I'm very sad there are no more, but am delighted with the experience.

I really need more

I’m completely invested in this series and need to know more ! I would love to know what happened to Henry and Clowance futures Bella’s marriage to Chris. I need to know more why did this have to end 😞

You won't be disappointed

If you've made it this far in the series, you'll enjoy this! I didn't want the Poldark series to end, but this was a good way to go.

Last one best one!

Excellent all the way through! Oh how I’ll miss the Poldark’s! I loved binge-reading this series!

Possibly My Favorite

I’m far from ready to say goodbye to the Poldark’s Cornwall. The second generation is as dear to me as the first. There were moments when I laughed out loud, and moments that I was close to tears. Graham artfully includes reminisces from the first 6 novels into this book as he brings his stories to a written conclusion. His hints at a future for the Poldarks and their loved ones that makes me want for more.

Wonderful ending to a long, beloved saga!

And the long story of love and marriage and children and legacy ends. How many other novels in a series chronicle so beautifully more than 35 years of love and life in one endearing family?

So much love for the Poldark series!!!

Ross Poldark is a complicated character to love, but I do love him. Winston Graham's Poldark series is excellent, its first book is by far the best. Its strong, simple and straightforward. The next few waver, but are all still very, very good. The last two are amazing. The story line's are unbelievable, packed with so many coincidences and twists and turns that they're very over the top, but the character development is phenomenal. In many situations Graham's writing was ahead of his time, especially with psychology and disability. I'm just sad I listened to them all so quickly. I'm sure I'll return to them in the future, though. Also, it should be noted that Graham's obvious love for Cornwall is only paralleled by Thomas Hardy's love for his Wessex. Standing on the cliffs of Cornwall is definitely on my bucket list thanks to Graham.

An Alternate Reality

I have listened to all 12 Poldark books twice. Early on I invited listeners to hop into Winston Graham’s Time Machine and be transported to Cornwall, England of 1790 to 1815. Graham has woven history into well-crafted characters’ personal dramas with amazing skill. These are read with equally amazing skill. Hop in, you won’t be sorry!

Love Poldark series

I love all of the Poldark series book. They are among my favorites. The narrator does a wonderful job. However, in this series the sound is just off. When it was playing on my car stereo I even thought there was something wrong with my speakers. It’s just this book. The other series books sound good.

Adventurous in many aspects

Definetly a captivating culmination of previous books. But it left me wanting more. The characters are described so well I feel I know them personnaly. What about the futures of Clowance, Henry, Noel and Georgy? Will they be as exciting? As turbulent as some others? Does Bella have children? Does she know who's they are?
Is George a changed person having lost his only 'son'? Ok, Probably not. But It would be interesting to see him toil with the personal challenge. Does George succumb and allow 'The Little She Bear' to assume his thrown where she most certainly will rival her father.
My favorite scene was in the burning house, when Valentine kneels beside and adresses his father in an undeniable manner, with soulful truth, which acknowleges his parantage and their deep connection/concern with/for eachother. That was heart wrenching.
Does Ross ripen to an old age like Aunt Agatha or will his adventurous streak finally get the best of him in a mine shaft like his cousin Charles?
And what about all the ancient findings in the depths of the mine? Why hasn't anyone told Cubby's new suitor yet. Capt Prudough? The odd tall man with spectacles, who fought, subdued and captured the serial killer and once family friend. The Polldarks could be richer than they know, or would they 'take the high road', again? Thank You Mr Graham for what will be years of enjoyment with this series, but you have left us wanting more. We are waiting.
Thank You to Mr Hembrough. I enjoyed his interpretation and portrayal of all the varied characters very well. He certainly brought them to life! (Even if one or two lines were read in the wrong charachter) Why wasn't that edited? Hmm?