The Remarkable History of Sir Thomas Upmore, bart., M.P., formerly known as "Tommy Upmore"

Richard Doddridge Blackmore, commonly known as R.D. Blackmore, was a preeminent English novelist of the nineteenth century, celebrated for his masterful storytelling and rich narrative style. Born on June 7, 1825, in Longworth, Berkshire, Blackmore was an illustrious figure in Victorian literature. He practiced as a lawyer before fully dedicating himself to writing, where his most significant cont...