Winston Graham Books in Order

Winston Graham's debut novel features Richard Egerton, who decides to live dangerously after receiving a false fatal diagnosis. His reckless streak leads him to rescue a kidnapped girl and uncover a sinister embezzlement plot involving her guardian.

Driving through a dense London fog, Anthony Craig follows a mysterious car and witnesses a kidnapping. His pursuit leads him to an isolated country house and a criminal gang operating under the cover of respectability.

A nautical mystery set aboard the yacht *Scylla*, where the owner, Arnold Gresham, is found poisoned. As tensions rise among the passengers, Professor Crabtree must untangle a web of old feuds and hidden motives to find the killer.

During a house party at an isolated school, a guest is murdered seemingly without reason. The headmaster takes the blame to shield another, but a staged reconstruction of the crime is required to expose the true killer and their hidden motive.

Norah accepts a position at a remote house in Wales, only to discover she bears an uncanny resemblance to her employer's drowned niece. A gothic atmosphere of secrets and obsession surrounds her as she tries to uncover the truth about the past.

In this WWII thriller, a reluctant Austrian chemist is recruited by British intelligence for a dangerous mission. He must travel through Nazi-occupied Europe to intercept a formula for a deadly gas, battling paranoia and enemy agents along the way.

During the London Blitz, a squadron leader on leave accidentally enters the wrong house in the blackout and discovers a woman's body. His mistake pulls him into a deadly underworld of spies, treachery, and murder.

A portrait of Paul Stafford, a talented painter whose rise to fame is complicated by his relationships with two difficult women. Spanning decades, the story explores the cost of artistic success, scandal, and the destructive nature of obsession.

Returning home to Cornwall from the American Revolutionary War, Ross Poldark finds his father dead and his estate in ruins. To make matters worse, the woman he loves is engaged to his cousin, forcing Ross to build a new life from the ashes.

Set in Falmouth in 1898, this atmospheric mystery follows a young boy sent to live with his uncle after a family tragedy. He soon stumbles upon a dark web of secrets involving a missing will, a shipwreck, and murder.

Now married to Ross, Demelza struggles to transform from an impoverished miner's daughter into the mistress of Nampara. As she navigates the judgment of society and the complexities of her husband's heart, the couple faces joyous highs and tragic lows.

When an opera singer's husband is accused of murdering a former lover, the police consider it an open-and-shut case. Desperate to save him from the gallows, she launches her own dangerous investigation into the London underworld.

Ross faces the darkest period of his life as he stands trial for inciting a riot, with his arch-rival George Warleggan eager to see him condemned. Meanwhile, the family struggles to keep their mining venture afloat amidst financial ruin.

In post-war Nice, a nearly blind Englishman falls for a mysterious woman involved with black marketeers. After regaining his sight, he returns to France to find her, plunging himself into a violent conflict with the local resistance underground.

An insurance investigator uncovers a fraud scheme but complicates matters by falling in love with the suspect's wife. When her husband dies in a suspicious fire, he must determine if she is a victim or a black widow.

The rivalry between Ross and George Warleggan reaches a breaking point as George moves to crush the Poldarks financially. Ross enters a dangerous venture to save his mine, while his relationship with Demelza is tested by old secrets and new temptations.

After his brother commits suicide in Amsterdam, Philip Turner travels there to understand why. His search leads him into a shadowy world of archaeology and smuggling, where he faces the same dangerous forces that destroyed his brother.

When an electronics executive's wife leaves him and is later found dead, he becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name, he must peel back the layers of her secret life, revealing a psychological drama of guilt and betrayal.

In Athens, an American expatriate becomes a witness to the murder of a nightclub performer. The crime entangles him in a complex political conspiracy involving upcoming elections and a dangerous romance with a politician's mistress.

An atmospheric historical mystery set in 1898 Cornwall. A young orphan boy moves in with his relatives in a seaside town, only to uncover a disturbing family secret and a crime connected to a doomed ship.

A high-stakes legal drama about a young man fighting to clear his late father's reputation after a journalist attacks it. The ensuing libel case exposes the hypocrisy of the social elite and threatens to destroy everyone involved.

Marnie is a compulsive thief and liar who changes identities to escape her past. When her employer catches her, he blackmails her into marriage, triggering a psychological battle that forces her to confront her deepest traumas.

In Victorian Manchester, a young woman marries into a wealthy family but finds herself stifled by her domineering father-in-law. This gothic romance charts her struggle for independence and love against a backdrop of rigid social expectations.

A historical novel set in Elizabethan Cornwall during the threat of the Spanish Armada. The story follows the illegitimate son of the Killigrew family as he navigates court politics, piracy, and the looming invasion.

A psychological study of a man who kills his wife to be with his mistress, only to find that the act destroys his peace of mind. As guilt consumes him, his new life begins to unravel in unexpected ways.

A shy young woman with a disability falls for a charming artist, only to realize he is grooming her to help him rob the auction house where she works. A tense psychological thriller about manipulation and moral compromise.

A dark, gripping triangle forms between a self-indulgent solicitor, his beautiful young wife Pearl, and an ambitious boxer known as Little God. Their colliding desires lead to a tragedy of greed and betrayal.

A collection of short stories showcasing Graham's versatility. The tales range from suspenseful to poignant, exploring human relationships and secret lives across various settings.

A non-fiction historical account of the 16th-century naval conflicts between England and Spain. Graham brings his narrative skills to the true story of the Armada, exploring the politics and personalities behind the battles.

Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the feud between the Poldarks and Warleggans intensifies. A new generation begins to assert itself, while religious tensions and family estrangements threaten the fragile peace of the community.

Four women—Demelza, Elizabeth, Caroline, and Morwenna—take center stage as their lives intertwine with the men of Cornwall. Ross finds his parliamentary duties challenging, while violent jealousy and secret passions threaten to destroy the Warleggan household.

As the century draws to a close, Ross Poldark sits as a Member of Parliament in London. Back in Cornwall, tragedy strikes and old rivalries reach a deadly climax, forcing the families to confront the consequences of their long-held enmities.

It is 1810, and the Peninsula War rages on. In Cornwall, the Poldark children are growing up, and the arrival of a mysterious stranger, Stephen Carrington, sets in motion a chain of events that will reshape the family's future.

A collection of short stories deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of Cornwall. These tales reflect Graham's intimate knowledge of the region that inspired his most famous works.

As the Industrial Revolution brings steam power to the mines, young Clowance Poldark navigates a romance with the enigmatic Stephen Carrington. Meanwhile, her brother Jeremy becomes involved in a high-stakes scheme that could ruin them all.

A non-fiction guide to the rugged landscapes and history that inspired the Poldark saga. Graham combines personal memoir with historical insight to bring the real Cornwall of his novels to life.

A stolen silver cup connects the Poldarks to a web of smuggling and deceit. Valentine Warleggan continues his reckless path, while the Poldark family faces legal perils that threaten to tear them apart.

David Abden, a man with a dark past involving the death of his father, navigates the London perfume business and the criminal underworld. His obsession with a mysterious woman leads him toward a dangerous psychological precipice.

The Napoleonic Wars reach their conclusion at Waterloo, where Jeremy and Ross are drawn into the conflict. In Cornwall, Demelza holds the family together as they face personal crises and the end of an era.

When a young Oxford student is found dead in her bed, the verdict is suicide. Her father refuses to accept it and launches an investigation that leads him from England to Goa, uncovering a drug ring and a lover's betrayal.

In 1960, a diverse group of travelers gathers at a hotel in Agadir, Morocco, each with their own secrets and crimes. Their lives intersect violently when a devastating earthquake strikes the city, stripping away their pretenses.

In early 19th-century Cornwall, Emma Spry grows up in the shadow of her beautiful sister, scarred by a birthmark and ignored by her family. But as she navigates love and loss, her resilience proves far more powerful than beauty.

In the final chapter of the saga, the youngest Poldark daughter, Bella, pursues her musical dreams on the London stage. Meanwhile, old feuds in Cornwall finally find resolution as a new generation steps fully into the light.

The autobiography of Winston Graham, offering a personal look at his life, his writing process, and the inspirations behind his famous books. Published posthumously, it reveals the man behind the celebrated stories.