Cripps, the Carrier

This novel by Blackmore is much less well-known than "Lorna Doone", but it has a highly ingenious and entertaining plot and deserves more recognition. The conflict in the book revolves around the disappearance of a young heiress. One does not want to give away any of the adventures experienced by the girl, but it can be said that Blackmore's skill with scenes and plot twists makes even the fantastic seem plausible.