The Master of Jalna
by Mazo De la Roche
Whiteoaks of Jalna: publication order (4), Whiteoaks of Jalna (10)
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First published in 1933, 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 show more 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 The Whiteoak Chronicles. It is followed by Whiteoak Harvest. show lessTags
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- The Master of Jalna
- Original publication date
- 1933
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- Renny Whiteoak stood with his brows drawn together but a smile softening his lips while a wire-haired terrier belonging to his brother Piers strove with controlled energy to dig her way into the burrows of some small animal.
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- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)They look down at her proudly and then smile into each other's eyes.
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