About “The jewel in the crown”
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 India, during the Second World War. It is told through interviews, reports, letters, and diary entries. The novel centers on a love triangle involving an English woman, an Indian man, and a British police superintendent. It sets up events for the rest of the quartet. The title, which means something extremely valuable, reflects India's status as a prized part of the British Empire. The novel shares similarities with A Passage to India by E.M. Forster. It is regarded as Scott's major work. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1966
- Latest edition
- 1966 · ISBN 0586038779
- Pages
- 479
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The jewel in the crown?
The jewel in the crown by Paul Scott has 479 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.