Strong condition, jacket showing light bumping to corners, small scuffing to spine ends, rip to top (1cm), whitened sun line across top (1cm). Some foxing and age yellowing, crisp, clean and flat, 'no. 9' written to inside jacket. Browning along edges. A fantastic tale by a true literary great. An impulsive bride with an Irish temper, and her husband, Captain Whiteoak, select Lake Ontario as the site of their new home. De la Roche chronicles their trials and tribulations during the building of the house, the swimming and skating parties, and the jealousies and humorous events that arise A fantastic addition to any collectors shelf, or anyone who just wants a good old-fashioned read.Other books consistent with this series available, please email for details. (ant-fic)
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In 1927, Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when she won a $10, 000 prize from the American magazine, "Atlantic Monthly" for her novel, "Jalna". The book became an immediate bestseller & went to be adapted for stage, screen & television. Known for creating unforgettable characters that come to life for her readers, Mazo de la Roche, is truly an icon of Canadian literature.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Reprint. Tight and square, very light foxing in the endpapers. Intact bright dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 016058
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