The Raj Quartet Books in Order
four-volume novel series by Paul Scott
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonYear unknown · Paul Scott
The Jewel in the Crown is a 1966 novel by Paul Scott, the first in his Raj Quartet. The story is set during the final days of the British Raj in…
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Buy on Amazon1968 · Paul Scott
The Day of the Scorpion is a 1968 novel by Paul Scott, the second in his Raj Quartet. Set in India during World War II, it explores the declining…
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Buy on Amazon1971 · Paul Scott
The Towers of Silence is a 1971 novel by Paul Scott that continues his Raj Quartet, following on from the storyline of The Day of the Scorpion. Set…
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Buy on Amazon1975 · Paul Scott
A Division of the Spoils is the 1975 final novel in Paul Scott's Raj Quartet. Set during the British Raj, it continues the story from The Jewel in…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Raj Quartet books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The jewel in the crown”. Start with “The jewel in the crown.”
How many books are in the The Raj Quartet series?
We list 4 books by Paul Scott , published between 1968–1975.
Where can I buy the The Raj Quartet books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.