The Jewel In The Crown by Paul Scott
Set during the final days of the British Raj in India, this novel explores the political and personal repercussions of a young British woman's rape in a fictional Indian city. The incident stirs up racial tensions and leads to a series of events that reveal the deep-seated prejudices and complexities of colonial rule. The story is a complex blend of perspectives, weaving together the lives of its diverse cast of characters, and offering a critical examination of the British colonial experience.
The 1980th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 192,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 81st on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))