R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Richard Doddridge Blackmore, known as R. D. Blackmore, was one of the most famous English novelists of the second half of the nineteenth century. He won acclaim for vivid descriptions and personification of the countryside, sharing with Thomas Hardy a Western England background and a strong sense of regional setting in his works.
Clara Vaughan, Volume 1 (of 3)
Driven by a childhood tragedy, a young woman vows to uncover the truth behind her father’s murder, even if it means confronting a world of hidden dangers and betrayals.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Cripps, the Carrier: A Woodland Tale
In a quiet village, a carrier's life becomes entangled with family expectations and eerie secrets hidden beneath the serene surface.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 1 (of 3)
Amidst the beauty of the New Forest, a family's legacy and the contrasting paths of twin brothers intertwine with love, loss, and the weight of expectations.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Amidst a backdrop of rugged landscapes and dangerous outlaws, a farmer's quest for vengeance ignites an unexpected romance with a woman bound to the very family who destroyed his world.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Clara Vaughan, Volume 2 (of 3)
Driven by love and revenge, a determined young woman navigates a treacherous path to find her father's murderer.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Fringilla: Some Tales In Verse
Enter a world of poetic tales, where a finch embodies the artistic spirit and a woman’s fate is intertwined with the mighty Nile.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Alice Lorraine: A Tale of the South Downs
** Amidst England's beauty, a daughter's search to uncover her family's secret past begins.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
The Maid of Sker
Grief-stricken fisherman finds purpose when he rescues a mysterious child from the sea, leading them both into a world of curious circumstances and perplexing mysteries.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills
In a peaceful village, a community's bonds are tested as they face both personal and communal challenges when a respected member's health declines, compelling a kind curate and his war-hero friend to uphold their duties.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore, bart., M.P., formerly known as "Tommy Upmore"
A man's extraordinary life unfolds as he grapples with his unusual abilities and societal expectations, seeking to define himself against a backdrop of scientific curiosity and familial pressure.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Tales from the Telling-House
In a world of treacherous landscapes and menacing outlaws, a young woman confronts devastating loss and must summon resilience she never knew she possessed.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Slain By The Doones
Driven from her home after her father's murder, a young woman finds herself caught between a charming rogue and a ruthless outlaw clan and the man who risks everything to save her.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
George Bowring - A Tale Of Cader Idris From "Slain By The Doones" By R. D. Blackmore
In the majestic backdrop of Wales, a man recalls a cherished friendship abruptly ended by tragedy, leading to a quest for truth amid grief and suspicion.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Cradock Nowell: A Tale of the New Forest. Vol. 2 (of 3)
Amidst the scenic backdrop of an ancient forest, watch as a web of love, societal expectations, and personal burdens entwine the lives of those dwelling within it.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Erema; Or, My Father's Sin
A young woman, haunted by her father's mysterious past which surfaces after his death, journeys alone through a harsh landscape to understand his secrets while fighting for her own survival.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Dariel: A Romance of Surrey
When a young man's business trip fails he stumbles upon a mysterious woman whose presence changes the course of his life.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Frida; or, the lover's leap: a legend of the West Country From "Slain by the Doones" by R. D. Blackmore
Amidst war and political strife, a young noblewoman's heart shatters, leading to a tragic final act, forever changing the quiet Devonshire landscape.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of R. D. Blackmore
Explore a world of 19th-century romance and adventure through an author's catalog featuring tales of doomed love and honorable choices in the English countryside.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Amidst a backdrop of revenge and outlawry, a young man's pursuit of justice is tested by a forbidden love that binds him to the very family he swore to destroy.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
Clara Vaughan, Volume 3 (of 3)
Amidst a deadly Corsican feud, a passionate romance faces betrayal and familial duty, threatening to destroy a love destined for tragedy.
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore