Richard Doddridge Blackmore

Richard Doddridge Blackmore was a celebrated English novelist born on June 7, 1825, in Long Stratton, Norfolk. Best known for his historical novel "Lorna Doone," Blackmore's works often blend rich storytelling with vivid landscapes of the English countryside, reflecting his deep appreciation for nature and the rural way of life. His writing is characterized by a gentle humor and a keen insight into human emotions, which has endeared him to readers for generations. Blackmore pursued a career in literature after initially studying to become a lawyer, and his passion for storytelling ultimately led him to become one of the notable figures in Victorian literature.

Throughout his career, Blackmore published several novels, many of which capture the spirit of adventure and romance. His ability to weave intricate plots with engaging characters allows readers to immerse themselves in the world he creates. If you're curious to explore the charm and depth of Blackmore's writing, you'll find a selection of his works available in the app. Each book offers a unique glimpse into his literary universe, inviting you to enjoy the timeless tales that continue to resonate today.

Lorna Doone, a Romance of Exmoor

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"If anybody cares to read a simple tale told simply" ... thus opens Lorna Doone, one of the best love stories ever written. The no…

Cripps the Carrier

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Esther Cripps, the younger sister of the Carrier, Zacchary Cripps, witnesses the disposal of what appears to be the body of the only daughte…

Clara Vaughan, Vol I.

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CLARA VAUGHAN, the young heroine, narrator, and namesake for R. D. Blackmore’s early detective novel, is determined to solve the mystery of …

Cradock Nowell Vol. 1

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Cradock Nowell: a Tale of the New Forest is a three-volume novel by R. D. Blackmore published in 1866. Set in the New Forest and in London, …

Kit and Kitty

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Kit Orchardson, an apprentice produce grower in Sunbury, England describes for us a time in his youth in which he fell in love with Kitty, a…

Clara Vaughan, Vol. II

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CLARA VAUGHAN, the young heroine, narrator, and namesake for R. D. Blackmore’s early detective novel, is determined to solve the mystery of …

Erema

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A few years before the great Civil War, a young English woman and her father, having left the security of their wagon train, are lost in the…

Clara Vaughan, Vol. III

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CLARA VAUGHAN, the young heroine, narrator, and namesake for R. D. Blackmore’s early detective novel, is determined to solve the mystery of …

Cradock Nowell Vol. 3

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Cradock Nowell: a Tale of the New Forest is a three-volume novel by R. D. Blackmore published in 1866. Set in the New Forest and in London, …

The Maid Of Sker

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Who is Bardie? Her refined clothes show that she is not an ordinary girl. But why did she have to be saved from the sea by a fisherman? This…

Mary Anerley

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It is 1801, in the wild and rugged country that is northern England. A local Squire has died but his manor, Scargate Hall, is left to two si…

Cradock Nowell Vol. 2

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Cradock Nowell: a Tale of the New Forest is a three-volume novel by R. D. Blackmore published in 1866. Set in the New Forest and in London, …

George Bowring - A Tale Of Cader Idris

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Our narrator, Bob, knows George Bowring from school days. Their lives, dreams and misfortunes are parallel until George marries the woman Bo…