Publisher's Synopsis
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a classic novel written by R. D. Blackmore. It tells the story of John Ridd, a young man living in the 17th century in the wild and rugged countryside of Exmoor, England. John's life is forever changed when he meets Lorna Doone, a beautiful and mysterious young woman from a notorious family of outlaws. Despite their different backgrounds, John and Lorna fall deeply in love and must navigate the dangers of their respective worlds to be together. Along the way, they encounter treacherous enemies, fierce battles, and unexpected twists and turns that test their love and loyalty. Full of adventure, romance, and historical detail, Lorna Doone is a timeless tale of love and courage that has captivated 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.
