This document summarizes the 1869 novel Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore. It introduces the main characters of John Ridd and Lorna Doone, who falls in love despite her family, the Doones, being the hated outlaws of the region. John dreams of avenging his father's murder by the Doones. The plot follows John and Lorna's relationship being challenged by her evil uncle Carver Doone, who wants to marry Lorna himself. After many fights between John and the Doones, John ultimately defeats them and marries Lorna, having overcome the family feud to find his happy ending.