I have to admit, I started reading these books because of Aiden Turner. I read the book and watched the Masterpiece series at the same time, and I loved Ross Poldark's character. His beliefs in men over the system and justice over law had me cheering for him from the start. Then Demelza came into his life and really shook things up. I admire her, much more than Elizabeth, for her gutsy yet vulnerable personality, which I think is a complement for Ross' headstrong temper. The Cornish landscape is a great backdrop for such a wild story, in contrast to the Downton Abbey type shows that are so popular right now.