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John riddell, a farmer lives in an area terrorised by the doone family tribe. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Lorna doone, fictional heroine of the historical romance lorna doone 1869 by r. A romance of exmoor was written by rd blackmore and is set in exmoor national park. Page 52 lorna doone, she answered in a low voice, as if afraid of it, and hanging her head so that i could see only her forehead and eyelashes. Some of the passages are so exquisite that one returns to read them again. Lorna doone, the character, is a little too good to be truetolife.

Lorna doone has become a timeless classic, though blackmore originally had much difficulty in having it published. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A romance of exmoor, volume 2 by blackmore, richard doddridge isbn. Lorna doone a romance of exmoor 2 volumes in 1 by blackmore, r. The novel is set in 17thcentury exmoor, a remote area of devon, england, and concerns a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who has been raised. First published in 1869, lorna doone is the story of john ridd, a farmer who. Blackmore 18251900 wrote more than a dozen novels, five books of poetry. Almost from the beginning it received great acclaim by many of blackmore s contemporaries including robert louis stevenson, gerard manley hopkins, thomas hardy, and margaret oliphant. Apart from the story which is quite confronting at times the language is so beautiful. This novel is about many things, devotion, romance, adventure, greed and folly just to name a few. Book reading is made simple and easy where texts are displayed along with. First published in 1869, lorna doone is the story of john ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenthcentury england. Lorna doone by blackmore abebooks passion for books.

A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, published in 1869. Richard doddridge blackmore 7 june 1825 20 january 1900, known as r. Apparently, blackmore invented the name lorna, possibly drawing on a scottish source. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lorna s perfection. A romantic adventure story set in southwest england in the 1600s. Beloved for its portrait of starcrossed lovers and its surpassing descriptions of the english countryside, lorna doone is r. In 2003, the novel was listed on the bbcs survey the big read. Blackmore is a superb book for lovers of literature.

Blackmore has 105 books on goodreads with 32187 ratings. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset, particularly around the east lyn valley area of exmoor. A romance of exmoor the worlds best reading published 1995 by the readers digest association, inc. Lorna fell across my knees when i was going to kiss her, as the bridegroom is allowed to do, and encouraged, if he needs it. Blackmore, was one of the most famous english novelists of the second half of the. Find books like lorna doone from the worlds largest community of readers. The worlds best reading first edition of this edition by r. A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Since it was first published in 1869, the novel has remained constantly in print. By richard doddridge blackmore illustrated and millions of other books are available for instant access. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lorna doone, is for me, a step back in time to my home county, a place i love and a place i often feature within my own novels. Lorna, it later transpires, isnt really a doone but a member of the scottish nobility real name countess lorna dugal. The novels ending is part tragic and yet both happy and melodramatic, and that comes as. Lorna doone romance exmoor by blackmore abebooks passion for books. The book is set in the 17th century in the badgworthy water region of exmoor in devon and somerset, england. Lorna doone a romance of exmoor by blackmore richard d. Although richard blackmore has written this novel in firstperson narrative, thus depicting the defined sentiments of the gentle giant john ridd, he manages to convey others perspectives via dialogue. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.

Almost from the beginning it received great acclaim by many of blackmores contemporaries including robert louis stevenson, gerard manley hopkins, thomas hardy, and margaret oliphant. Lorna doone, a romance of exmoor by richard doddridge blackmore 1825 1900 00. Had never read this book before and was only sketchy on what the story was about. Blackmore, including first editions, signed copies, and sets in fine bindings of lorna doone.

Lorna doone is the perenially popular story of how john ridd, a devon farmer, falls in love with the aristocratic lorna doone, kidnapped as a child by the outlaw doones of exmoor. Seized by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he makes his way to the valley of the doones, where he is. Initially published anonymously in 1869 in a limited three volume edition of just 500 copies, with just 300 being sold, but in 1870, it was released in a one volume edition and instantly became a huge critical and financial success. Goodreads members who liked lorna doone also liked. John meets lorna doone when he happens into the valley when they were both children, they fall in love and he becomes her champion, but for years they must meet in secret. Blackmore s lorna doone for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile.