by Richard D. Blackmore
About this book
Richard D. Blackmore's Lorna Doone stands as one of literature's most enduring love stories, a sweeping romance set against the windswept moors of Exmoor. When young farmer John Ridd encounters the beautiful Lorna in a chance meeting, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of passion and vengeance that threatens everything he holds dear.
John's father was murdered by the notorious Doone clan, a family of outlaws who rule the isolated Doone Valley with an iron fist. Yet despite his burning desire for revenge, John falls hopelessly in love with Lorna—only to discover she is the granddaughter of the Doone patriarch, Sir Ensor, and betrothed against her will to the ruthless and jealous Carver Doone. As Carver grows impatient to claim his inheritance and his bride, John must navigate impossible choices between love, loyalty, and the code of honor that defines him.
Published in 1869, this historical fiction masterpiece captures the rugged beauty and dangerous intrigue of seventeenth-century England with remarkable detail and emotional depth. Blackmore's richly drawn characters and vivid West Country dialect bring authenticity to this tale of star-crossed lovers caught between duty and desire.
Perfect for listeners who cherish classic romance and historical adventure, Lorna Doone remains a timeless exploration of love's power to transcend social boundaries and family enmity.
