Jalna
Mazo de la Roche
1923
Mazo de la Roche's "Jalna" introduces the sprawling Whiteoak family at their ancestral estate in Ontario, Canada, during the early 20th century. The novel chronicles the complex relationships, rivalries, and romantic entanglements of the clan, centering on the formidable matriarch Adeline and her sons. Through vivid character studies and depictions of rural Canadian life, the saga explores themes of tradition, inheritance, and the enduring bonds of family across generations.