It seemed that when the seventh Poldark novel, Storm Wave, ended in December 1799, the saga would end with the centenary. But time has shown that life goes on, despite the change of the calendar. So, in 1810, due to the mental illness of King George III, a regency was established. The events taking place in the country and the unexpected decisions of the regent regarding the war with France affect both the Poldarks and the Warleggans. In this novel, the next generation enters the scene - Jeremy and Clowance, the children of Ross and Demelza. Their worries and sorrows, marked by the constant presence of a mysterious stranger from across the sea, take place against the backdrop of a variety of events - from Wellington's landing in Spain to a summer fete in Cornwall, from a ball in London to a clash with customs officers. As a new generation moves towards the industrial age, Winston Graham fills in the past, reveals the present and hints at the future, as only a true master can.