Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor

Lorna Doone, a novel by Richard Doddridge Blackmore, was published anonymously and sold poorly in its first edition. However, it was reprinted the following year in an inexpensive format and became a huge success for Blackmore. John Ridd, raised in Exmoor, takes over his family farm and falls for Lorna, the granddaughter of Sir Ensor Doone. When Ensor dies, the Doone estate passes to her cousin Carver, who wants to marry Lorna. Lorna hides from Carver at the home of a family who knows the dangers of trusting a Doone. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript.

Format: Hardback
Length: 624 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor (1869) is a novel by Richard Doddridge Blackmore, which received praise from notable authors of Victorian England, such as Robert Louis Stevenson, George Gissing, and Thomas Hardy. Initially published anonymously and with limited sales in its first edition, the book experienced a remarkable transformation when it was republished the following year in an affordable format. This decision proved to be a turning point for Blackmore, as the novel achieved immense popularity and remains his sole work in print to this day. Set in the picturesque hill country of Exmoor, the story revolves around John Ridd, a young man who is compelled to assume the responsibility of managing his family farm at a tender age, following the tragic murder of his father at the hands of the Doone clan. Driven by a strong desire to succeed, John embarks on a mission to uphold his family's honor and provide for his mother and younger siblings. Despite his initial resolve to put the past behind him, John's path crosses with the captivating Lorna, the granddaughter of Sir Ensor Doone. As Ensor passes away, the Doone estate is inherited by her cousin Carver, who believes he is destined to marry Lorna. Faced with the threat of danger, Lorna seeks refuge on John's farm at Plovers Barrows, hiding from her cousin Carver and seeking safety with a family who are well-aware of the dangers associated with trusting a Doone. This edition of Richard Doddridge Blackmore's Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor presents a classic work of English literature, meticulously reimagined for contemporary readers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition ensures that the timeless tale of love, adventure, and resilience remains accessible and captivating to a new generation of readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135090