Mazo de la Roche fue la autora de la muy popular serie Jalna, una extensa saga que narra el viaje de la familia Whiteoak a lo largo de un siglo en su finca canadiense. Sus narrativas entrelazan magistralmente la ficción y la realidad, inspirándose en el mundo real para crear personajes y escenarios. De la Roche explora temas perdurables como la familia, la naturaleza efímera de la vida y la búsqueda de pertenencia, creando historias que resuenan tanto si se leen de forma individual como parte de un todo mayor y cautivador.
A rare insight into the intimate thoughts of Mazo de la Roche, and the private life she normally kept hidden. The author confesses how strongly she connected with her character Finch Whiteoak, her struggles with wanting to be a boy, and her complicated relationship with her cousin and adoptive sibling, Caroline.
Mary Wakefield is third on the timeline of the Jalna series. Mary, a young Englishwoman, is hired to care for Philips motherless children, Meg and Renny. When Philip falls in love with the beautiful governess, the community is scandalized and his mother, Adeline, does all she can to discourage the relationship.
The captivating saga of the Whiteoak family continues, with more rivalries, tangled relationships, and secret love affairs.
