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Lorna Doone [Naxos]

Written by: R. D. Blackmore
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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The Doones are a clan of murdering thieves, and among their victims is John Ridd's father. The strong, noble Ridd determines to avenge his father's death; but his plans are complicated when he falls in love with one of the hated family - the beautiful Lorna. Lorna is promised against her will to another; and that other will not let her go lightly.

Set amid the political turmoils of the late 17th century, Lorna Doone brings West Country history and legends alive with wonderfully imaginative fiction. Brimming with vivid descriptions and cliff-hanging action, it is a true classic of romantic adventure.

Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
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"First published in 1869, this great tale of well-born brigandage, yeoman valor and maiden peril set in Restoration England's West Country, Devon and Somerset, gives full expression to mid-Victorian longing for a vanished agricultural past. Its audio form releases the language from the page thanks to Jonathan Keeble, an extraordinarily skilled voice actor who takes on the archaic Devon accent as though born to it - which, as a native of the region, he was. The novel's quietly droll passages and paeans to nature are greatly enhanced by his country aplomb. Moreover, the dialect that snags the reader in print ("Whoy, dudn't ee knaw . . . as Jan Vry wur gane avore braxvass") emerges here as fluid speech, its cadence a joy to hear." ( Washington Post Book World)

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Excellent narration, but…

The performance could not have been improved upon; the perfect narration for this book! The story itself, seemed to run a bit long. Also, i found the romantic aspects of the story disappointing. I would regard Lorna Doone more strictly an action novel (more or less, a Wild West Story - set in 17th century England) as opposed to a romance. Overall though, I would recommend this audio book.

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