About the book
India, 1943: In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel façade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. A retired missionary, Barbara Batchelor, bears witness to the connections between many human dramas; the love between Daphne Manner and Hari Kumar; the desperate grief an old teacher feels for an India she cannot rescue; and the cruelty of Captain Ronald Merrick, Susan Layton's future husband.
Editions of The Raj Quartet, Volume 3
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780226743431
- EBook
- ISBN 9780226029283
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India, 1943: In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel façade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. A retired missionary, Barbara Batchelor, bears witness to the connections between many human dramas; the love between Daphne Manner and Hari Kumar; the desperate grief an old teacher feels for an India she cannot rescue; and the cruelty of Captain Ronald Merrick, Susan Layton's future husband.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Raj Quartet, Volume 3 about?
India, 1943: In a regimental hill station, the ladies of Pankot struggle to preserve the genteel façade of British society amid the debris of a vanishing empire and World War II. A retired missionary, Barbara Batchelor, bears witness to the connections between many human dramas; the love between Daphne Manner and Hari Kumar; the desperate grief an old teacher feels for an India she cannot rescue; and the cruelty of Captain Ronald Merrick, Susan Layton's future husband.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Raj Quartet, Volume 3?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Raj Quartet, Volume 3?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780226743431
How long is The Raj Quartet, Volume 3 and how many pages does it have?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 3 has 399 page(s)
Is The Raj Quartet, Volume 3 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Phoenix Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Raj Quartet, Volume 3?
Paul Scott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 3 is available as paperback(ISBN 9780226743431) and ebook(ISBN 9780226029283)