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The second novel in The Raj Quartet: the arrest by British police of Mohammed Ali Kasim, who is known to sympathise with the Quit India movement, signifies a further deterioration in Anglo-India relations. For families such as the Laytons, who have lived and served in India for generations, the immediate social and political realities are both disturbing and tragic. With growing confusion and bewilderment, the British are forced to confront the violent and often brutal years that lie ahead.
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"Volume 2 examines how a group of mostly new characters are indirectly affected by the events in Volume 1 while continuing to address the same issues of British identity at the end of the raj in India."
— Samantha (5 out of 5 stars)
The Day of the Scorpion Listener Reviews
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— 3/9/2021 -
" Great book -2nd in the Raj Quartet "
— Judith, 1/12/2014 -
" I liked the series "
— Anita, 5/13/2013 -
" First read this in the 1980's, after the TV series. "
— Ulla, 4/12/2013 -
" didnt enjoy as much as the jewel in the crown, but still an excellent read. Evokes superbly India and the issues of the time. "
— Jan, 11/7/2011 -
" English saga:India 1940's-----------sequel to Jewel in the Crown "
— Kim, 1/19/2011 -
" Story of strife in India between the British and natives during World War II. "
— Tom, 12/18/2010 -
" The second book of the Raj Quartet. The plot is becoming better and better, looking forward to read the whole saga. "
— Laura, 11/14/2009 -
" see review of 'Jewel and the Crown' "
— Don, 8/26/2009 -
" Another great book in the series...one of my best finds in a long while. "
— Wendy, 9/24/2008 -
" Gaaah! Just as good as the first book, if not better. I can't wait to get my hands on the next two. "
— Jackie, 9/1/2008 -
" The Raj Quartet, Volume 2: The Day of the Scorpion (Phoenix Fiction Series) (Vol 2) by Paul Scott (1998) "
— Joyce, 8/20/2008
About Richard Brown
Richard Brown (1937–2005) (a.k.a. Joseph Porter), was a former ballet dancer, actor, and popular audiobook narrator. Born in England, Richard came to the United States early in his career and performed with numerous regional ballet companies. After retiring from the ballet, he pursued a career in acting and recorded dozens of audiobooks for numerous publishers.