Doone blackmore6/24/2023 John’s curiosity and adventurous nature lead him secretly into the isolated and closely guarded Valley of the Doones, where he meets the beautiful Lorna. John tells the story in the first person beginning when he is just a boy and his father is murdered by the Doones.įormerly a noble family from the north of England, the Doones have been forced by circumstances to leave their traditional home and live as outlaws on the Devon/Somerset border where they tyrannize, bully and rob the local population. First published in 1869, the novel revolves around the story of Devonshire farmer, John Ridd, his family, friends, and community. Set in Devon in the late 17th century, it is an enduring masterpiece. Blackmore’s enduring masterpiece Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is renowned for its beautifully descriptive writing, the cleverly woven plot, and the powerfully drawn portrait of true love.
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