Publisher's Synopsis
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel written by R.D. Blackmore, originally published in 1869. The story is set in the late 17th century in the wild and rugged landscape of Exmoor, a region in southwest England. The novel follows the life of John Ridd, a young farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a beautiful and mysterious woman who is a member of a notorious outlaw family. As John and Lorna's relationship blossoms, they face numerous obstacles, including the violent and lawless Doone clan, who are determined to keep Lorna for themselves. The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of violence, romance, and adventure, as John struggles to protect Lorna and their love against all odds. Throughout the novel, Blackmore vividly describes the natural beauty of Exmoor and the harsh realities of life in the 17th century. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor, as well as the conflict between law and justice. Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is considered a classic of English literature and has been adapted for film, television, and stage. It is a timeless tale of love, adventure, and triumph over adversity.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.
