Lorna Doone — R.D. Blackmore (Pan Classics)

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'Lorna Doone' — R. D. Blackmore Set in the West Country during the turbulent period of the Monmouth Rebellion, 'Lorna Doone' follows John Ridd, a young farmer whose life becomes entangled with the notorious Doone clan of Exmoor. His love for Lorna, a beautiful young woman raised by the Doones, is complicated by her mysterious parentage and her connection to the violent family. Combining romance, adventure and historical drama, the novel moves through raids, feuds, kidnappings and conflicts against the rugged landscape of Exmoor. First published in 1869, 'Lorna Doone' is Blackmore’s best-known novel and a classic of Victorian historical romance.