Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore
A Romance of Exmoor
Set in the 17th century in the Exmoor region of England, the novel is a romantic adventure centered around John Ridd, a farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a beautiful girl from a notorious family of outlaws. Their star-crossed relationship faces numerous obstacles, including social class differences, family feuds, and the violent history between the Doones and the Ridds. As John strives to rescue Lorna from her family's criminal clutches and the machinations of a villainous nobleman, the story unfolds with themes of justice, revenge, and the power of love to overcome adversity.
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- Published
- 1869
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 166th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 228th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- Famous Authors Name Their Favorite Novels(from 1915) (New York Times)
- Fifty Representative Historical Novels (Jonathan Nield, 1925) (A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales by Jonathan Nield)
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