Lorna Doone

Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore is a classic Victorian romance set against the rugged backdrop of 17th century Exmoor in Devon.

The novel follows the story of John Ridd, a young farmer who falls deeply in love with Lorna Doone, a member of a notorious outlaw family. Their love faces numerous challenges, including the menacing presence of Carver Doone, a murderer with his own designs on Lorna, and the colourful characters of highwayman Tom Faggus and the miserly Uncle Benn.

This enduring tale of love and adventure, first published in 1869, has captivated readers for generations and is brought to life in this three-part dramatisation by Barry Letts, starring David Schofield and Alison Pettit.