About the book
No set of novels so richly recreates the last days of India under British rule—\"two nations locked in an imperial embrace\"—as Paul Scott's historical tour de force, The Raj Quartet. The Jewel in the Crown opens in 1942 as the British fear both Japanese invasion and Indian demands for independence. On the night after the Indian Congress Party votes to support Ghandi, riots break out and an ambitious police sargeant arrests a young Indian for the alleged rape of the woman they both love.
Editions of The Raj Quartet, Volume 1
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780226743400
- EBook
- ISBN 9780226029146
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No set of novels so richly recreates the last days of India under British rule—\"two nations locked in an imperial embrace\"—as Paul Scott's historical tour de force, The Raj Quartet. The Jewel in the Crown opens in 1942 as the British fear both Japanese invasion and Indian demands for independence. On the night after the Indian Congress Party votes to support Ghandi, riots break out and an ambitious police sargeant arrests a young Indian for the alleged rape of the woman they both love.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Raj Quartet, Volume 1 about?
No set of novels so richly recreates the last days of India under British rule—\"two nations locked in an imperial embrace\"—as Paul Scott's historical tour de force, The Raj Quartet. The Jewel in the Crown opens in 1942 as the British fear both Japanese invasion and Indian demands for independence. On the night after the Indian Congress Party votes to support Ghandi, riots break out and an ambitious police sargeant arrests a young Indian for the alleged rape of the woman they both love.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Raj Quartet, Volume 1?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Raj Quartet, Volume 1?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780226743400
How long is The Raj Quartet, Volume 1 and how many pages does it have?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 1 has 472 page(s)
Is The Raj Quartet, Volume 1 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Phoenix Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Raj Quartet, Volume 1?
Paul Scott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 1 is available as paperback(ISBN 9780226743400) and ebook(ISBN 9780226029146)