The Jewel In The Crown by Paul Scott
World War II has shown that the British are not invincible and the self-rule lobby is gaining supporters. Against this background, Daphne Manners, an English girl, is raped. The racism, brutality and hatred launched upon the head of her Indian lover echo the violence perpetrated on Daphne and reveal the desperate state of Anglo-Indian relations.
A major work, a glittering combination of brilliant craftsmanship, psychological perception and objective reporting.. Rarely have the sounds and smells and total atmosphere been so evocatively suggested * New York Times *
Absorbing and brilliant... A triumph * Evening Standard *
One of the most important landmarks of post-war fiction... A mighty literary experience * The Times *
Quite simply, monumental * Washington Post *
Absorbing and brilliant... A triumph * Evening Standard *
One of the most important landmarks of post-war fiction... A mighty literary experience * The Times *
Quite simply, monumental * Washington Post *
Paul Scott was born in London in 1920. He served in the army from 1940 to 1946, mainly in India and Malaya. He is the author of thirteen distinguished novels including his famous The Raj Quartet. In 1977, Staying On won the Booker Prize. Paul Scott died in 1978.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099439967 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099439964 |
| Title | The Jewel In The Crown |
| Author | Paul Scott |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 1996-01-29 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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