The Jewel in the Crown is a 1966 novel by Paul Scott that begins his Paradise Quartet. The Quartet novel sequence in four volumes is set in the last days of British rule in India during World War II.
The novel is based on true events recounted to the author by Barbara H., with the circumstances and names changed to protect her identity. The story is simply written, yet deeply moving, exploring themes of love, loss, and courage.
Otokar Keršovani, 1981.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
The thrilling stories of Betty Zane are well known throughout the United States. Many of these tales of her heroism in the Revolutionary War will be found in every library and many textbooks.