: Series 1 is based on the first two novels by Winston Graham : Ross Poldark (1945) and Demelza (1946). AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
: Ross rescues a street-wise girl named Demelza from a dogfight and hires her as a kitchen maid. Their relationship eventually evolves into a marriage that defies the rigid class structures of the time. Key Themes Poldark Series 1
Set in during the late 18th century (starting in 1783), Series 1 captures a time of massive economic and social upheaval following the American Revolutionary War. : Series 1 is based on the first
