Scott, Paul
Six Days in Marapore: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226743196
- author:
- Scott, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 284
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 214mm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Six Days in Marapore is a novel by Paul Scott that explores the themes of race, possession, and history set against the backdrop of India's transition to independence. The story follows British expatriates as they navigate the complexities of their own legacies and the changing world around them.
Scott's vivid characters drive the narrative, each with their own distinct voice and perspective. As the nation teeters on the brink of change, the characters must confront their own fears, loyalties, and desires in a climate of exhilaration and uncertainty.
This tense and suspenseful novel is as much about the inner lives of its characters as it is about the tumultuous events unfolding around them. With its intense conflicts and shifting allegiances, Six Days in Marapore offers a gripping portrayal of a nation on the cusp of transformation.