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.
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- Published
- 1966
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 450-500
- Original Language
- English
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- 81st on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
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