The Master of Jalna - Mazo de la Roche
| Автор: | Mazo de la Roche |
| Издательство: | Ingram |
| Серия: | Jalna |
| Жанр произведения: | Историческая литература |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9781554886524 |
First published in 1933, <i>The Master of Jalna</i> 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 is book 10 of 16 in <i>The Whiteoak Chronicles</i>. It is followed by Whiteoak Harvest<i>.</i>