"Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R. D. Blackmore is a 19th-century romance novel set in Exmoor, revolving around John Ridd, a yeoman caught up in the chaos caused by the Doone family. The story highlights love, honor, and revenge while showing the conflicts between regular people and the Doones. The story starts with John Ridd reminiscing about his childhood and schooling in Tiverton, and introduces friendships. But things take a dark turn when John's father is murdered by the Doones, setting John on a quest for justice that causes him to fall for the beautiful Lorna Doone, who is torn between her family and her feelings for John.
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
By R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
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.
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About the AuthorRichard 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.
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.
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