Lorna Doone- R. D. Blackmore

"Lorna Doone" by R.D. Blackmore is a classic English novel first published in 1869. Set in the 17th century in the rural countryside of southwest England, the book is a romantic historical novel that blends adventure, love, and family drama against the backdrop of political turmoil.

The story is narrated by John Ridd, a farmer's son, who recounts his tumultuous relationship with the beautiful and spirited Lorna Doone. Lorna is a noblewoman raised by the Doone family, a group of outlaws who live in the remote valley of Exmoor. The Doones are a wild and lawless clan, and their leader, the villainous Carver Doone, is a central antagonist in the novel.

As John grows up, he falls deeply in love with Lorna, but their love is complicated by her family's violent history and the conflicts between the Doones and the local community. Throughout the novel, John strives to protect Lorna, and he faces many challenges, including battles with the Doones, family secrets, and his own personal growth.