03 Mary Wakefield

First published in 1949, in Mary Wakefield, the third book in theJalna series, a young English woman is hired by Ernest Whiteoak to be agoverness to Philip's motherless children. When Philip falls in love with her, his mother does all she can to prevent the marriage. This is book 3 of 16 in The Whiteoak Chronicles. It is followed by Young Renny.ReviewThe role of women and the role of money and materialism in the novel offer an interesting point of comparison for younger readers in the classroom. From the Inside FlapMary Wakefield is third on the timeline of the Jalna series. Mary, a young Englishwoman, is hired to care for Philip’s motherless children, Meg and Renny. When Philip falls in love with the beautiful governess, the community is scandalized and his mother, Adeline, does all she can to discourage the relationship.