Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
1869
Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor, published in 1869 by R. D. Blackmore, is a historical novel set in 17th-century England. The story follows John Ridd, a farmer seeking justice for his father's murder by the Doone clan while navigating his love for Lorna Doone, a member of that very family. The novel explores themes of love, revenge, and social struggle against a richly described backdrop of Exmoor, making it a notable work in the genre of historical fiction.
