Even with all that is happening, the beauty of India shines through the pages. The contrast of light and darkness is painted using metaphors that make it easy to see the racial tensions when Indians wanted nothing but their independence. This book paints a model picture of the relationship between Britain and India. As the story unravels and we see the happenings through different characters, the mystery behind the main event is revealed. Love and hate bind these three characters until everything erupts in what is known as Bibighar gardens. Next is Merrick, a policeman who cannot shut up about his social standing. Then there is Hari Kumar, an Indian boy who spoke English better than a native.

There is Daphne Manners, a clumsy, big-boned girl without the charms expected from an English girl. The ending of the British rule is told through the private lives of a few individuals. This rape case, dubbed The Bibighar Incident, marks the beginning of the fall of British rule. The country is thrown into chaos, and no one would have been prepared for the devastation that follows. However, when Indians rape a young British woman, everything changes. The wind of change is blowing hard throughout the country, and the tensions everywhere are hard to miss. The message is clear- the British must Quit India.

The book opens in 1942, smack in the middle of the second world war. Throughout this novel, the author recreates the final days of British rule over India. The Jewel in the Crown is the first book in The Raj Quartet series. His book, Staying On, won the Booker Prize in 1977, just a few months before he died in 1978. Scott is mostly known for the famous Raj Quartet series. He stood out for his detailed descriptions, writing style, and flawless narration. After leaving the army, Scott turned his efforts into writing. Scott spent most of his time in India, which explains why he is knowledgeable about this part of the world. The London-born author joined the army barely out of his teenage and served his country between 19. Paul Scott was a historical fiction author born in 1920.

The jewel in the crown by paul scott