Lorna Doone
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Set against the sweeping moorlands of seventeenth-century Exmoor, Lorna Doone is one of English literature's most enduring romantic adventures — a tale of forbidden love, blood feuds, and unwavering courage that has captivated readers since its first publication in 1869. R. D. Blackmore chronicles the life of John Ridd, a steadfast Devonshire farmer who falls deeply in love with Lorna Doone, the captive ward of a notorious outlaw clan responsible for his father's murder. Against a backdrop of Monmouth's Rebellion and the lawless violence of the Doone valley, John must navigate treachery, rival suitors, and the very real threat of death to claim the woman he loves. Blackmore writes with a lyrical, pastoral richness that elevates Lorna Doone far beyond a simple romance, weaving authentic historical detail into a narrative that resonates with themes of justice, loyalty, and the redemptive power of love. The novel stands as a masterpiece of Victorian fiction, its vivid evocation of the West Country landscape as memorable as any of its characters. This Heron Books edition, introduced by L. A. G. Strong, presents the text with thoughtful literary context — making it the perfect entry point for new readers and a handsome addition to any collector's shelf. Will John Ridd's devotion prove strong enough to overcome the dark legacy of the Doones?
Author: R. D. Blackmore
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Set against the sweeping moorlands of seventeenth-century Exmoor, Lorna Doone is one of English literature's most enduring romantic adventures — a tale of forbidden love, blood feuds, and unwavering courage that has captivated readers since its first publication in 1869. R. D. Blackmore chronicles the life of John Ridd, a steadfast Devonshire farmer who falls deeply in love with Lorna Doone, the captive ward of a notorious outlaw clan responsible for his father's murder. Against a backdrop of Monmouth's Rebellion and the lawless violence of the Doone valley, John must navigate treachery, rival suitors, and the very real threat of death to claim the woman he loves. Blackmore writes with a lyrical, pastoral richness that elevates Lorna Doone far beyond a simple romance, weaving authentic historical detail into a narrative that resonates with themes of justice, loyalty, and the redemptive power of love. The novel stands as a masterpiece of Victorian fiction, its vivid evocation of the West Country landscape as memorable as any of its characters. This Heron Books edition, introduced by L. A. G. Strong, presents the text with thoughtful literary context — making it the perfect entry point for new readers and a handsome addition to any collector's shelf. Will John Ridd's devotion prove strong enough to overcome the dark legacy of the Doones?