Alice Lorraine

Alice Lorraine: A Tale of the South Downs is a novel written by Richard Doddridge Blackmore in 1875. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Alice Lorraine, a young girl who lives in the South Downs of England. Alice is the daughter of a wealthy landowner who is determined to marry her off to a wealthy suitor. However, Alice falls in love with a poor farmer named Charles, and the two of them must fight against the social norms of the time to be together. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations. Blackmore's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of the South Downs make the setting a central character in the story. The novel is considered a classic of English literature and is known for its strong female protagonist and its portrayal of rural life in the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.