Richard Doddridge Blackmore (1825–1900), commonly known as R.D. Blackmore, was a pre-eminent English novelist of the Victorian era, renowned for his vivid characterization and the portrayal of English rural life. His literary career blossomed with the publication of 'Lorna Doone' in 1869, a romance set against the backdrop of Exmoor during the late 17th century. This novel, which stands as Blackmo...