Cornwall 1790. Ross Poldark is accused of wrecking two ships and is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful ba...

Cornwall 1790. Ross Poldark is accused of wrecking two ships and is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker, whose rivalry with Ross grows more intense.