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.