Blackmore's Doone is a historical romance novel written by English author R.D. Blackmore in 1869. The novel follows the story of Lorna Doone, a young woman who is kidnapped and raised by a family of outlaws. The novel is set in the 17th century in Exmoor, England and is considered to be one of the most popular novels of its time. Lorna is the main character of the novel and is a strong-willed and independent woman who eventually finds love and happiness.