Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor

Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900

About this book

"Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel published in 1869. Set in 17th-century Devon and Somerset, it follows John Ridd, a farmer whose father was murdered by the outlaw Doone clan. When John falls in love with Lorna, who appears to be a Doone, he faces an impossible choice between vengeance and devotion. As secrets about Lorna's true identity emerge and political rebellion sweeps England, their love confronts deadly obstacles that threaten to destroy them both.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorna_Doone

Author
Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge), 1825-1900
Reading level
A2 · Elementary
Language
English

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