Lorna Doone: An 1869 Romance Novel

R.D. Blackmore, Beauvale Publishing


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Lorna Doone: An 1869 Romance Novel by R.D. Blackmore, Beauvale Publishing
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by English author R. D. Blackmore was first published in 1869. Set in the late 17th century on the wilds of Exmoor this is a classic romance novel and a must read for lovers of literary classics.

Excerpt
“Hope of course is nothing more than desire with a telescope, magnifying distant matters, overlooking near ones; opening one eye on the objects, closing the other to all objections.

Synopsis
John Ridd is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless clan inhabiting wild Exmoor on the Somerset and Devon border. Driven by his desire for revenge he makes his way to the valley of the Doones where he discovers the beautiful Lorna, the fictional heroine, a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who was abducted when she was young and raised by the outlaws.

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At Beauvale Publishing we take every step possible to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been upheld to the highest standard. The texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original publication. This title at its core is a love story which would make an excellent gift for the lover of romance books in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection.

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Lorna Doone
  • Original 1869 Text
  • Romantic Fiction
  • 6 x 9 Inches
  • Matte Cover
  • Cream Paper
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