num_pages: 584
description: Lorna A Romance of Exmoor is a novel written by R. D. Blackmore. The story is set in the 17th century in the wild and rugged landscape of Exmoor, England. It follows the life of John Ridd, a young farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, the daughter of a notorious outlaw family. As John and Lorna's relationship deepens, they face numerous obstacles, including the violent and lawless Doone clan who are determined to keep Lorna within their grasp. Along the way, John encounters a number of colorful characters, including the eccentric and wise Parson Bowden and the brave and loyal Tom Faggus.The novel is a classic tale of love, adventure, and revenge, with themes of loyalty, honor, and the struggle between good and evil. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and its authentic portrayal of life in 17th century England. Lorna Doone remains a beloved classic of English literature and has been adapted for film, television, and stage.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.
language: English
title: Lorna Doone a Romance of Exmoor
titlecomplete: Lorna Doone a Romance of Exmoor
characters: John Ridd, Carver Doone, Lorna Doone
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, Classics, Historical, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literature, Adventure, Victorian
ratings_count: 15642
places: Exmoor, Devon, England
publisher: Kessinger Publishing