Description
Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore is a classic historical romance set in Devon and Somerset in the late seventeenth century. John Ridd, a young farmer, falls in love with Lorna Doone, a beautiful young woman from the notorious Doone family, whose reputation for violence and lawlessness has made them feared throughout the region.
Against the backdrop of social unrest and conflict, John and Lorna’s relationship is threatened by the Doones and by the divisions between their families. The novel combines romance and adventure with themes of revenge, loyalty, class and social conflict.
A good choice for readers who enjoy classic literature, historical romance, adventure and sweeping stories of love set against a turbulent period in English history.
