Against the backdrop of the violent partition of India and Pakistan, this volume sketches one last bittersweet romance, revealing the divided loyalties of the British as they flee, retreat from, or cling to India.
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Against the backdrop of the violent partition of India and Pakistan, this volume sketches one last bittersweet romance, revealing the divided loyalties of the British as they flee, retreat from, or cling to India.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Like New. Excellent condition. Interior is tight, bright and clean. Complete with original paper dust cover and archival quality clear plastic cover. Minor scuffing on the plastic dust cover. Ex-library book with the usual markings. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. All items are carefully enclosed with bubble wrap. We ship promptly and worldwide via US Post and will email you a tracking number.
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Paul Scott's Raj Quartet is one of the masterworks of the 20th century. While panned during his lifetime by critics, the 4 novels have stood the test of time and have garnered many kudos in the years following Scott's death. The Division of the Spoils is the last book of the series and it is the best of the lot. Scott delves deeply into the psyches of his characters; through their thoughts they become unique individuals with a kalaidoscope of differing perceptions about race relations and the imposition of the British Raj in a country that has finally come into it's own. The book itself is an allegory which points to the corruption that results when one country dominates another. The Division of the Spoils introduces a new character, Guy Perron, and follows up on the life of Ronald Merrick and the Layton family. All of their lives are intricately linked and the reader finally is drawn into the aftermath of the Daphne Manners rape case and the fallout for the lives it touched. This book is amazing in it's scope. I gained increased understand about the conflict between the Hindus and the Muslims which resulted in the splitting of Pakistan and India from the former British Raj. If I was stranded on a desert island, I would only hope that I could have this novel in my possession.
