Mazo De La Roche
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Mazo De La Roche by Heather Kirk
In 1927, Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when she won a $10,000 prize from the American magazine Atlantic Monthlyfor her novel Jalna. The book became an immediate bestseller. In 1929, the sequel Whiteoaksalso went to the top of bestseller lists. Mazo went on to publish 16 novels in the popular series about a Canadian family named Whiteoak, living in a house called Jalna. Her success allowed her to travel the world and to live in a mansion near Windsor Castle. Mazo created unforgettable characters who come to life for her readers, but she was secretive about her own life and tried to escape the public attention her fame brought.
Heather Kirk writes books for young people and adults. Heather has also written newspaper articles, radio scripts, and scholarly criticism. She has won several awards for her work.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781894852203 |
| ISBN 10 | 1894852206 |
| Title | Mazo De La Roche |
| Author | Heather Kirk |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | XYZ Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 196 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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