Rarely has a storybook family swept into life with such breathtaking reality as the famed Whiteoaks, who from the moment of their creation enchanted millions of readers all over the world. "The Jalna saga," says Sterling North, "has an almost phenomenal sustaining interest. It is doubtful if any recent tale of comparable length •. can match the consistent pace and surging vitality of this long, rich story." The novels, which span four generations of this fascinating and unique family, rank among the most enduring works of modern fiction. Their appearance in a paperback series is an event long awaited by American readers.