The rape that was the central event in Scott's novel, "The Jewel in the Crown", is reexamined here, from the point-of-view of Hari Kumar, who was unjustly accused and who finally, two years after the crime, tells the true story to the victim's aunt. In Indian society, political tensions are increasing as the country moves inexorably toward the end of British rule. This is epitomized by the corrupt police chief, Ronald Merrick, who had been instrumental in Kumar's false arrest--and whose position (as both police chief and ...
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The rape that was the central event in Scott's novel, "The Jewel in the Crown", is reexamined here, from the point-of-view of Hari Kumar, who was unjustly accused and who finally, two years after the crime, tells the true story to the victim's aunt. In Indian society, political tensions are increasing as the country moves inexorably toward the end of British rule. This is epitomized by the corrupt police chief, Ronald Merrick, who had been instrumental in Kumar's false arrest--and whose position (as both police chief and symbol) is seriously undermined by the revelation of Kumar's innocence and his release from prison.
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Good. Good condition. (India, Historical Fiction) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good. Reprint. Mass market paperback. Owner's blind-embossed stamp on endpapers and rear wrapper, creased spine with sticker, a good only copy. Scott's epic fiction sequence about the dissolution of the British rule in India.
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Very Good; Good+ Jacket. 1968 William Morrow & Co. Hardcover book has yellow paper-covered boards and black spine with gold and white spine lettering. Spine ends lightly bumped. Light wear on bottom edge. Maroon endpapers. Top page edges dyed black to match spine. NOT Ex-Library. Not the first edition, but published in the first year of publication. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. 484 Pages. Glossy illustrated dust jacket has edge and surface wear, with some speckled stains on bottom of back. Price on front flap has been crossed out in pencil which has been erased. The Raj Quartet, Volume 2. Includes dust jacket.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!