How Long to Read Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor

How Long Does it Take to Read Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 33 minutes to read Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor by R. D. Blackmore

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor R. D. Blackmore - Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is a novel by English author Richard Doddridge Blackmore, published in 1869. It is a romance based on a group of historical characters and set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, particularly around the East Lyn Valley area of Exmoor.Set in the 17th century in the Badgworthy Water region of Exmoor in Devon and Somerset, England. John Ridd is the son of a respectable farmer who was murdered in cold blood by one of the notorious Doone clan, a once noble family, now outlaws, in the isolated Doone Valley. Battling his desire for revenge, John also grows into a respectable farmer and takes good care of his mother and two sisters. He falls hopelessly in love with Lorna, a girl he meets by accident, who turns out to be not only (apparently) the granddaughter of Sir Ensor Doone (lord of the Doones), but destined to marry (against her will) the impetuous, menacing, and now jealous heir of the Doone Valley, Carver Doone. Carver will let nothing get in the way of his marriage to Lorna, which he plans to force upon her once Sir Ensor dies and he comes into his inheritance. But John has other plans...

How long is Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor?

Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor by R. D. Blackmore is 624 pages long, and a total of 158,496 words.

This makes it 211% the length of the average book. It also has 194% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 26 minutes to read Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor aloud.

What Reading Level is Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor?

Lorna Doone, A Romance of Exmoor is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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