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Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by English author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor.
- Richard Doddridge Blackmore
- 1869
Mar 11, 2001 · Lorna Doone: Directed by Mike Barker. With Neil Finnighan, Jack Baverstock, Trevor Cooper, Aidan Gillen. Against a backdrop of political and religious upheaval, a farmer falls in love with the "queen" of the notorious Doone clan --a family that he has sworn vengeance on.
- (2K)
- Drama, Romance
- Mike Barker
- 2001-03-11
Lorna Doone, fictional heroine of the historical romance Lorna Doone (1869) by R.D. Blackmore. The novel is set in 17th-century Exmoor, a remote area of Devon, England, and concerns a virtuous and somewhat mysterious young woman who has been raised by bandits who abducted her when she was.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A historical romance novel by R.D. Blackmore about the star-crossed lovers, Lorna Doone and John Ridd, who face social and political obstacles in 17th century England. The study guide provides chapter summaries, analysis, themes, characters, and more.
A historical romance about a man who falls in love with a Doone, a member of a notorious clan, and tries to rescue her from her cousin. Based on R.D Blackmore's novel, starring Emily Richard, John Sommerville and Patrick Troughton.
- (40)
- 1976
- Drama, Romance
- 55
Feb 7, 2024 · Learn how to make Lorna Doone cookies, a buttery, crisp and tender shortbread with only five ingredients. Find variations, tips, storage and FAQs for this simple and delicious cookie.
Lorna Doone, historical romance by R.D. Blackmore, published in 1869. Set in the wilds of Exmoor (northern Devonshire, Eng.) during the late 17th century, the novel concerns the adventurous life of the yeoman John Ridd and the circuitous course of his love for Lorna Doone, a beautiful maiden.
