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Lorna Doone [Naxos]

By: R. D. Blackmore
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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Summary

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.

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Public Domain (P)2011 Naxos Classics Fiction Genre 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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I loved this book, I read the first review, took a chance and bought it. I was so glad. Just listening to the narrator I was carried back in time to the west country, his accent is brilliant. The language used to write this novel is rich and viabrant. Certainly a book I was sad to finish, and one I will listen to again.

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A rattling good historical melodrama narrated with gusto by an accomplished performer, complete with convincing West Country accents. Very enjoyable and rewarding.

A great yarn, beautifully performed

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What a complete joy this audio book was. A first rate story, with a fabuous country background read by an actor with a rich west country accent. Thoroughly recommended!

Atmospheric Reading of Classic Tale

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an honest and emotional confession beautifully voiced by jonathan keeble. a detailed picture of the west counties.

an honest and emotional confession

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The narration of this epic story is magnificent. A wonderful, romantic, classic tale with fascinating historical details.

Brilliantly read

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