A review by lillygabriella
The Loving Cup by Winston Graham

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

As the tenth book in the series, it is much better to have read the others first. This is not a series where one can jump in at any point and follow the plot easily. The Poldark saga is the only series I have read where the author took a long hiatus and returned to the story without the characters having altered their fundamental characteristics in any significant way. This volume continues to follow the exploits of the Poldark's and other related people against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, and British regency political maneuvering. The loves and lives of the Poldarks continue to enthrall.

Docked one quarter star for continued mistakes in regard to female clothing of the era. Even when this was written basic research was possible to get such things correct.  He's two or more decades off with his talk of shirtwaists and blouses.