Length27h 27m
About this audiobook
R. D. Blackmore's "Lorna Doone" is a captivating novel set in the picturesque landscapes of 17th-century Exmoor, blending elements of romance, adventure, and historical narrative. Utilizing a richly descriptive literary style, Blackmore immerses readers in the tumultuous lives of its characters amidst the backdrop of rural Devon, intricately weaving themes of love, loyalty, and social class. The novel's episodic structure and vibrant characterizations reflect the influences of the Victorian era, showcasing both the pastoral beauty and the harsh realities of life during this period, while drawing parallels to contemporary social concerns. As an English novelist and poet, R. D. Blackmore was deeply influenced by his upbringing in the West Country and his experiences in rural England. His profound love for the charm of the natural world and the local folklore of his youth informs the narrative of "Lorna Doone," revealing his aspirations to elevate regional stories into the canon of English literature. Blackmore's command of setting and character development is bolstered by his background in botany and his acute sensitivity to the nuances of the human condition. For readers seeking an engaging blend of romance and historical drama, "Lorna Doone" stands as a quintessential work of literature that not only entertains but enriches one's understanding of social dynamics and the enduring power of love. This novel is highly recommended for those who appreciate the depth of character and the evocative sense of place that Blackmore masterfully provides.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Romance
Length27 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
40A GOOD TURN FOR JEREMY
2Preface
41TROUBLED STATE AND A FOOLISH JOKE
3ELEMENTS OF EDUCATION
42TWO FOOLS TOGETHER
4AN IMPORTANT ITEM
43COLD COMFORT
5THE WAR-PATH OF THE DOONES
44THE GREAT WINTER
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6A VERY RASH VISIT
45NOT TOO SOON
7AN ILLEGAL SETTLEMENT
46BROUGHT HOME AT LAST
8NECESSARY PRACTICE
47A CHANGE LONG NEEDED
9HARD IT IS TO CLIMB
48SQUIRE FAGGUS MAKES SOME LUCKY HITS
10CHAPTER VIII
49JEREMY IN DANGER
11THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME
50EVERY MAN MUST DEFEND HIMSELF
12A BRAVE RESCUE AND A ROUGH RIDE
51MAIDEN SENTINELS ARE BEST
13TOM DESERVES HIS SUPPER
52A MERRY MEETING A SAD ONE
14A MAN JUSTLY POPULAR
53A VISIT FROM THE COUNSELLOR
15MASTER HUCKABACK COMES IN
54THE WAY TO MAKE THE CREAM RISE
16A MOTION WHICH ENDS IN A MULL
55JEREMY FINDS OUT SOMETHING
17MASTER HUCKABACK FAILS OF WARRANT
56MUTUAL DISCOMFITURE
18LORNA GROWING FORMIDABLE
57GETTING INTO CHANCERY
19JOHN IS CLEARLY BEWITCHED
58JOHN BECOMES TOO POPULAR
20WITCHERY LEADS TO WITCHCRAFT
59LORNA KNOWS HER NURSE
21ANOTHER DANGEROUS INTERVIEW
60MASTER HUCKABACK'S SECRET
22LORNA BEGINS HER STORY
61LORNA GONE AWAY
23LORNA ENDS HER STORY
62ANNIE LUCKIER THAN JOHN
24CHAPTER XXII
63THEREFORE HE SEEKS COMFORT
25A ROYAL INVITATION
64THE KING MUST NOT BE PRAYED FOR
26A SAFE PASS FOR KING'S MESSENGER
65JOHN IS WORSTED BY THE WOMEN
27A GREAT MAN ATTENDS TO BUSINESS
66SLAUGHTER IN THE MARSHES
28JOHN IS DRAINED AND CAST ASIDE
67FALLING AMONG LAMBS
29HOME AGAIN AT LAST
68SUITABLE DEVOTION
30JOHN HAS HOPE OF LORNA
69LORNA STILL IS LORNA
31REAPING LEADS TO REVELLING
70JOHN IS JOHN NO LONGER
32ANNIE GETS THE BEST OF IT
71NOT TO BE PUT UP WITH
33JOHN FRY'S ERRAND
72COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER
34FEEDING OF THE PIGS
73A LONG ACCOUNT SETTLED
35AN EARLY MORNING CALL
74THE COUNSELLOR AND THE CARVER
36TWO NEGATIVES MAKE AN AFFIRMATIVE
75HOW TO GET OUT OF CHANCERY
37RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA
76DRIVEN BEYOND ENDURANCE
38JOHN RETURNS TO BUSINESS
77LIFE AND LORNA COME AGAIN
39A VERY DESPERATE VENTURE
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