A Division Of The Spoils (Raj Quartet)

{ Sept 2021 - Verified ebook for complete book description, cover image, table of contents, separation of book (front/ back matter, parts, and chapters), and epub format error checking. } Paperback, 672 pages Published 1975 Arrow Books (2005) The British Raj in India is in its final days. But the fall of the Empire is both the end of one era and the beginning of another. For the Hindus and Muslims, the political reality signals inevitable post-war recriminations and future territorial wrangles. For Guy Perron, Field Sergeant and historian, these last days are a time to reflect on the legacy the British has left behind in India. And for the British families still residing in India, decisions about their future must be made and final goodbyes must be said, all against the backdrop of one of the most turbulent periods of social change the world has ever seen. Book Four Of The Raj Quartet The British Raj In India Is In Its Final Days. But The Fall Of The Empire Is Both The End Of One Era And The Beginning Of Another. For The Hindus And Muslims, The Political Reality Signals Inevitable Post-war Recriminations And Future Territorial Wrangles. For Guy Perron, Field Sergeant And Historian, These Last Days Are A Time To Reflect On The Legacy The British Has Left Behind In India. And For The British Families Still Residing In India, Decisions About Their Future Must Be Made And Final Goodbyes Must Be Said, All Against The Backdrop Of One Of The Most Turbulent Periods Of Social Change The World Has Ever Seen. The final novel of a quartet which began with "The Jewel in the Crown". As the British presence in India moves into its last days, the fall of the Enpire signals the end of an era, and a new beginning. For the Hindus and Muslims, the political reality signals inevitable post-war recriminations. 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. HITLER WAS DEAD, the peace in Europe almost a month old; only the Japanese remained to be dealt with.