Books like Mary Wakefield by Mazo de la Roche
In the next installment of the Jalna saga, the Whiteoak family brings Mary Wakefield on board as the tutor for Phillip’s two young children. Though inexperienced, Mary quickly adapts to her responsibilities and finds herself drawn to the vibrant world of Jalna, Canada, and to Phillip himself. As affection grows, a web of family, staff, and neighbors attempts to separate Mary from Phillip and Jalna. The two men in her life discover these underhanded plots and set out to bring the truth to light and safeguard their bonds.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga
Authors: Mazo de la Roche
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