Mazo de la Roche
January 15, 1879 – July 12, 1961
Mazo de la Roche penned the beloved Jalna series, a sweeping saga chronicling the Whiteoak family's journey through a century on their Canadian estate. Her narratives masterfully blend fact and fiction, drawing inspiration for characters and settings from the real world. De la Roche explores enduring themes of family, the ephemeral nature of life, and the search for belonging, crafting stories that resonate whether read individually or as part of the larger, captivating whole.
