Renny's Daughter

Renny's Daughter

Whiteoaks of JalnaBy Mazo de la Roche
Michael Caine
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Length13h 35m

About this audiobook

In "Renny's Daughter," Mazo de la Roche weaves a poignant narrative that intricately explores themes of identity, familial expectations, and the challenges of personal freedom within a tightly woven tapestry of Canadian rural life. The novel is marked by de la Roche's masterful prose, which captures both the lush landscapes and the emotional landscapes of her characters. Set against the backdrop of the fictional Jalna estate, this work stands as a continuation of her esteemed 'Jalna' series, delving into the lives and legacies of the Whiteoaks family, each character vibrantly portrayed with depth and nuance. Mazo de la Roche, born in 1879 in Newmarket, Ontario, experienced a unique blend of privilege and isolation that significantly influenced her writing. Her fascination with complex family dynamics and the spaces they inhabit is partly drawn from her own upbringing, and her successful integration of rural Canadian settings with universal themes has distinguished her in literary circles. Renny's Daughter reflects de la Roche's own struggles with her artistic identity, showcasing a profound understanding of generational ties and the burden of heritage. This richly layered novel is recommended for avid readers of classic Canadian literature and those who appreciate a strong sense of place combined with deep psychological portraits. De la Roche's lyrical writing invites you to immerse yourself in the lives of the Whiteoaks and relive their triumphs and tribulations, making "Renny's Daughter" an essential addition to the literary canon.

Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length13 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 1, 2022
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1I
32WORDS WITH MAURICE
2STIRRINGS OF SPRING
33XVII
3II
34MOUNTING ANGER AND LOVE
4THE COUSINS
35XVIII
5III
36JULY BLAZE
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6A TRIO AT HOME
37XIX
7IV
38WHAT CAME AFTER
8HUMPHREY BELL
39XX
9V
40VARIOUS SCENES
10THE EVENING
41XXI
11VI
42ERNEST SLEEPS
12"SOBER AND INDUSTRIOUS"
43XXII
13VII
44OFF TO LONDON
14THE CONCERT PIANIST
45XXIII
15VIII
46LONDON
16IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN
47XXIV
17IX
48MEETING
18THIS WAY AND THAT
49XXV
19X
50RETURN TO JALNA
20GOOD-BYE
51XXVI
21XI
52THE BELL TOLLS FOR ERNEST
22THREE ON A JOURNEY
53XXVII
23XII
54IN THE KITCHEN ONCE MORE
24BACK AT VAUGHANLANDS
55XXVIII
25XIII
56FINCH AND HIS PLANS
26ARRIVAL
57XXIX
27XIV
58DENNIS ALONE
28LOVE'S PROGRESS
59XXX
29XV
60THE READING OF THE PLAY
30FITZTURGIS AT HOME
61XXXI
31XVI
62ADELINE

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