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Author R. D. Blackmore first rose to widespread literary acclaim with Lorna Doone, his historical saga following the Doone family of England's West Country. He broadens his creative canvas even more in the epic Clara Vaughn. In it, the plucky protagonist sets about solving the mystery that has defined her entire life: who is responsible for the death of her father? But every time Clara comes closer to solving this puzzle, she is dragged into yet another complex aspect of her family's dark and troubled history. Will heroine Clara Vaughan finally bring her father's killer to justice? Will she be able to find lasting love and stability in the process?
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-448-1

In this humorous excerpt from the novel Slain by the Doones, the protagonist has a very memorable experience trying to capture and vanquish a prize fish that seems to be quite unwilling to part with its watery home. It's a small masterpiece that highlights Blackmore's unparalleled skill with local color and country folk.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-857-3

Fans of R. D. Blackmore's masterpiece of historical fiction, Lorna Doone, will love this novel, which also takes place in 17th century England and follows the fate of a plucky female protagonist who hopes to find true love amidst a brutal feud between warring tribes.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62013-446-7

This romantic classic from British author R. D. Blackmore has something for everyone-a detailed historical account of the turbulent lives of English farmers in the seventeenth century, a gripping tale of star-crossed lovers, epic family feuds, struggles for power, and much more. Fans of works like Pride and Prejudice and The Grapes of Wrath will love Lorna Doone.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-62012-586-1

Set in the Exmoor region among the moors and hills of southwest England, R. D. Blackmore's novel Slain by the Doones is an effortless and exciting amalgamation of action, adventure and romance, served up with a heavy dose of local culture and custom.
Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
ISBN: 978-1-63421-856-6