Publisher's Synopsis
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a classic novel written by R.D. Blackmore. Set in the 17th century, the story follows the life of John Ridd, a young farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a beautiful girl from a notorious family of outlaws. Despite their different backgrounds, the two become close and their love story unfolds against the backdrop of the rugged and wild Exmoor countryside.The Doones, a family of bandits and murderers, terrorize the local community and are feared by all. John Ridd's family has suffered at their hands, and he is determined to seek revenge. However, when he meets Lorna, he realizes that not all Doones are evil and that she is a victim of circumstance. As their love grows, John must navigate the dangerous and treacherous world of the Doones to protect Lorna from harm.The novel is a gripping tale of love, adventure, and revenge. Blackmore's vivid descriptions of the Exmoor landscape bring the story to life, and his characters are complex and well-developed. Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of readers for generations.1909. A historical romance, Lorna Doone is set in 17th-century Devonshire at the time of the rebellion of the duke of Monmouth. The young hero, John Ridd, falls into the hands of the Doones, an outlaw clan. He is saved by the young child Lorna Doone. When he comes of age he sets out to find her again. The novel is laced with the high adventure, dramatic set pieces, bloody villainy, and obstacles to love one can expect in a story such as this.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.