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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. But john ridd, the narratorsuitor is well aware of his own faults and more than makes up for lornas perfection. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The language is beautiful and the story flows well. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873 6th edition preface by blackmore, r. Battling his desire for revenge, john also grows into a respectable farmer and continues to take good care of his mother and two sisters. The novel has inspired at least ten movies and miniseries. A romance of exmoor is a novel by richard doddridge blackmore.

Lorna doone this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. If anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply thus opens lorna doone, one of the best love stories ever written. When someone, whose opinion i highly value, recommended that i read the book, i immediately picked it up. The eponymous lorna is held by the doones, an extended family of. Undated but has a preface mentioning the 20th edition which was published in the late 1890s. A romance of exmoor is a novel by english author richard doddridge blackmore, published in 1869. He is often known as the last victorian and is best known for his third novel lorna doone published in 1869. Blackmores novel about forbidden love in 17th century england.

Nov 10, 2011 the doones are a clan of murdering thieves, and among their victims is john ridds father. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. He wrote several other books, most of them romantic historical stories like lorna doone. The book is in excellent readable condition for its age. Blackmores historical romance, lorna doone, remains a critically acclaimed story with several television and movie adaptations. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Book this book is classified as a romance published in 1893. It was blackmores second novel, and the novel he wrote prior to his most famous work lorna doone. In 2003, the novel was listed on the bbcs survey the big read. Best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards help sell. This book has been on my to read list for a long time. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It reminds me of thomas hardys writing, and, since he loved the book. I find this 1920 summary to be overly harsh, but wished to include it as an instructive example of how fickle. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the. With lorna doone, i ended up on exmoor just a couple of miles from the doone valley completely by chance at the age of 16 and have been returning several times a year ever since. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in devon and somerset. Blackmore, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference.

Buy lorna doone by r d blackmore from waterstones today. Overall, lorna doone is a beautiful story that is worth the effort. Set in the wilds of exmoor northern devonshire, eng. The epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it such a riveting adventure throughout. Blackmore 18251900 was one of the most famous english novelists of the second half of the 19th century. May 04, 2017 the epic qualities of lorna doone seen both in its extreme archetypal characters as well as in the action and language itself are what makes it such a riveting adventure throughout. The doones are a clan of murdering thieves, and among their victims is john ridds father. Written by richard doddridge blackmore, the book initially flopped before. John ridd is the son of a respectable farmer who was murdered in cold blood by a member of the notorious doone clan, a oncenoble family now living in the isolated doone valley. The novel pioneered a new romantic movement in english fiction and remains in print to this day. Amelia warner quills stars as lorna, an independent and beautiful member. The novel is set in the wilds of exmoor during the late 17th century, and concerns the adventurous life of the yeoman john ridd and his love for lorna doone, a beautiful maiden.

If you like books about romance, you should greatly enjoy this book. The strong, noble ridd determines to avenge his fathers death. Lorna doone, a romance in exmoor is a beautiful romance and adventure story set in the south west of england during the monmouth rebellion. Oct 24, 2014 with lorna doone, i ended up on exmoor just a couple of miles from the doone valley completely by chance at the age of 16 and have been returning several times a year ever since. Best sellers gift ideas new releases todays deals coupons amazonbasics. A journalist compared the royal marriage to the story in lorna doone. Jun 05, 2019 if anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply thus opens lorna doone, one of the best love stories ever written. I still rooted for lorna despite her annoying flawlessness. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.

Had never read this book before and was only sketchy on what the story was about. Lorna doone book online at best prices in india on amazon. Originally published in 1897, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. John in west country dialect this is pronounced jan ridd is the son of a respectable farmer who was murdered in cold blood by a member of the notorious. My only regret is that i waited so long to finally read lorna doone. Lorna doone, is for me, a step back in time to my home county, a place i love. Dec 26, 2014 this book has been on my to read list for a long time. It reminds me of thomas hardys writing, and, since he loved the book, this doesnt surprise me. The novel is set in the wilds of exmoor during the late 17th century, and concerns the adventurous life of the yeoman john ridd and his love for lorna. Lorna doone sampson low hardback, illustrated, with 1873 6th. The worlds best reading first edition of this edition by r. Jan 04, 2006 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. One can almost imagine that blackmore published it as a magazine serial, but he did not. Lorna became a very popular name for girls, blackmore became famous and he was able to spend the rest of his life writing.

We are a group of eight women of a certain age and various backgrounds. Blackmore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My book club ventured into new territory with lorna doone. The group was split on lorna doone and we had a very good discussion. Jan 31, 2017 overall, lorna doone is a beautiful story that is worth the effort. This book contains the two volumes of the book lorna doone. Just as the boy john ridd climbed the waterfall into an almost fairytale world of evil doones and the enchanting lorna. Make offer vtg blackmores lorna doone ornate pocket classic 1926 antique display book lorna doone. The more i get to know the area the more i love it and, of course, have developed many good friendships down there over the years. Welcome to the lorna doone hotel book direct for the best prices. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild exmoor on the border of somerset and devon. The lorna doone hotel is a family run, licensed hotel and restaurant centrally situated in somerset yet within walking distance of both exmoor and the exmoor. I find this 1920 summary to be overly harsh, but wished to include it as an instructive example of how fickle reputations can be in the literary world.

Set against this historical background, this beautiful novel tells the story of young john ridd who as he grows into manhood and rights the wrong done to his family and parish by a group of noble outlaws and at the same time winning the hand and heart of. Set against this historical background, this beautiful novel. He is often known as the last victorian and is best known for his third novel lorna doone published. Adventure and adventurers, fict, fiction, history, juvenile. Lorna became a very popular name for girls, blackmore became famous and he was able to. Blackmore lorna doone read by jonathan keeble unabridged.

Set in the new forest and in london, it follows the fortunes of cradock nowell who is thrown out of his family home. John riddell, a farmer lives in an area terrorised by the doone family tribe but. The latest offers and discount codes from popular brands on telegraph voucher codes. 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. Lorna doone, the character, is a little too good to be truetolife. Set in the 17th century during a fraught political climate, the novel centers on the starcrossed lovers, lorna doone and john ridd, as they struggle to be together despite the. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.