Slain By The Doones

Name: Slain By The Doones
Author: R.D. Blackmore

Slain by the Doones is a novel by R.D. Blackmore, first published in 1869. It is the fourth book in the Lorna Doone series. The novel follows the adventures of John Ridd, a farmer from Exmoor, as he attempts to rescue his beloved Lorna Doone from the hands of her kidnappers, the Doones. John and his friends must battle the Doones, a ruthless band of outlaws, in order to save Lorna and restore justice to the region. Along the way, John must confront his own inner demons and face the consequences of his past actions. The novel is set in the late 17th century in the English countryside of Exmoor. It is a classic adventure story, full of action, romance, and suspense. The novel is also a commentary on the social and political issues of the time, such as class divisions and the power of the aristocracy. Slain by the Doones is a classic of English literature and is still widely read today. It is a timeless tale of courage, love, and justice.

By R.D. Blackmore · First published 1895 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 6 chapters · 11,328 words

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To hear people talking about North Devon, and the savage part called Exmoor, you might almost think that there never was any place in the world so beautiful, or any living men so wonderful. It is not my intention to make little of them, for they would be the last to permit it; neither do I feel ill will against them for the pangs they allowed me to suffer; for I dare say they could not help themselves, being so slow-blooded, and hard to stir even by their own egrimonies. But when I look back upon the things that happened, and were for a full generation of mankind accepted as the will of God, I say, that the people who endured them must have been born to be ruled by the devil. And in thinking thus I am not alone; for the very best judges of that day stopped short of that end of the world, because the law would not go any further. Nevertheless, every word is true of what I am going to tell, and the stoutest writer of history cannot make less of it by denial.

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Work type: Novel
Author: R.D. Blackmore
Date: 1895 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
Length: 11,328 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 315 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 17th century in Exmoor, England and follows the story of a young man's quest for revenge against the Doones, a notorious clan of outlaws.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a dangerous journey to avenge his family and confront the Doones, encountering many obstacles and thrilling adventures along the way.
Romance — The protagonist falls in love with a woman from the Doone clan, creating a forbidden love story that adds an extra layer of tension to the plot.
Mystery — The protagonist must unravel the secrets of the Doone clan in order to complete his mission and uncover the truth about his family's death.