The Master of Jalna [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Mazo De La Roche (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1973

The Master of Jalna is the fourth novel in this famous series. The master of Jalna is Renny Whiteoak, who owns the old house and property. After the death of Grandmother Adeline, Renny attempts to carry on the family tradition. He and his wife Alayne have a daughter named Adeline, who has inherited her namesake's red hair, strong will, and fierce temper. While Alayne is preoccupied trying to tame this wild, red-headed child, Renny has a love affair with Claire, the widow of his best friend. The whole Whiteoak family is back at Jalna, and Renny looks after everyone, including Claire and her daughter. He faces a financial crisis and struggles to keep the estate intact.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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In the fourth novel of the series, a love affair with the widow of his best friend hampers Renny Whiteoak's efforts to keep his estate and family traditions intact. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

In 1927, Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when she won a $10,000 prize from the American magazine Atlantic Monthly for her novel Jalna. The book became an immediate bestseller. In 1929, the sequel Whiteoaks also went to the top of bestseller lists. Mazo went on to publish 16 novels in the popular series about a Canadian family named Whiteoak, living in a house called Jalna. Her success allowed her to travel the world and to live in a mansion near Windsor Castle. Mazo created unforgettable characters who come to life for her readers, but she was secretive about her own life and tried to escape the public attention her fame brought.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 618 pages
• Publisher: Ulverscroft Large Print (June 1973)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0854566821
• ISBN-13: 978-0854566822
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,149,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a series to remember, February 19, 2004

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R. Liboiron "kusmoo" (canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master of Jalna (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like family saga's spanning out over generations and generations you'll enjoy the Jalna series by Mazo De La Roche. The series consists of 16 books:

Building of Jalna
Morning at Jalna
Mary Wakefield
Young Renny
Whiteoak Heritage
Whiteoak Brothers
Jalna
Whiteoaks of Jalna
Finch's Fortune
The Master of Jalna
Whiteoak Harvest
Wakefield's Course
Return to Jalna
Renny's Daughter
Variable Winds at Jalna
Centenary at Jalna

I have read the entire series from beginning to end and what sticks with me the most is the characters and their struggle with daily life. From the war to the depression to simply the life at Jalna running the orchard each character never steps outside of themselves even for a minute. No matter what type of person you are, or who you are there is going to be at least one character you sympathize with.

Also the writing is flawless. Roche had this incredible way of describing settings and characters. She never over described anything but gave the house and those inside a whimsical feeling that makes the reader feel as though they are there and share in the experience.

I know the series is out of print now, but look for them at your library or buy used copies, but if you are a fan of family sagas you won't want to miss this one.