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"""Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor"" is a novel by R. D. Blackmore. The novel is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of John Ridd, a farmer who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a young girl from a notorious outlaw family. The story takes place in the rugged countryside of Exmoor, in southwestern England. John Ridd's family has a long-standing feud with the Doone family, who are known for their lawlessness and violence. Despite this, John falls in love with Lorna, who is kind and gentle and does not share her family's values. The novel follows John and Lorna's relationship, as well as the ongoing conflict between their families. Along the way, the reader is introduced to a cast of colorful characters, including a highwayman, a Puritan preacher, and a group of Exmoor farmers. The novel is a richly descriptive portrayal of life in 17th-century England, with vivid depictions of the landscape, customs, and traditions of the time. It is also a classic romance, with themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Overall, ""Lorna Doone"" is a timeless classic of English literature, beloved for its compelling characters, gripping plot, and evocative setting."

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Richard Doddridge Blackmore (1825-1900) was an English novelist and poet who is best known for his novel Lorna Doone, published in 1869.Blackmore was born in Longworth, Berkshire, England and was educated at Blundell's School and Exeter College, Oxford. After graduating, he worked as a lawyer but eventually turned to writing. He began his literary career as a poet, publishing several volumes of verse, including Epullia and other Poems (1856) and The Bugle of the Black Sea (1861). However, Blackmore achieved his greatest success as a novelist. His most famous work, Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor, is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a farmer named John Ridd who falls in love with Lorna Doone, a member of a notorious outlaw family in the Exmoor region of England. The novel was a huge success and is still considered a classic of English literature. Blackmore was a philanthropist and supporter of social reform, particularly in the areas of education and housing. He died in 1900 and is remembered as one of the most popular and enduring novelists of the Victorian era.

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