Lorna Doone
- First published
- 1869
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel published in 1869. Set in 17th-century Devon and Somerset, it follows John Ridd, a farmer whose father was murdered by the outlaw Doone clan. When John falls in love with Lorna, who appears to be a Doone, he faces an impossible choice between vengeance and devotion. As secrets about Lorna's true identity emerge and political rebellion sweeps England, their love confronts deadly obstacles that threaten to destroy them both.
- Historical fiction
- Monmouth's Rebellion, 1685
- Love stories
- Exmoor (England)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #17460. Lorna Doone on Wikipedia.
