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 story follows Logan Huett, a former scout for General Crook, who realizes his dreams of a self-sustaining life in a secluded canyon, building a homestead alongside his wife Lucinda and children.
Otokar Keršovani, 1983.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
The novel Cockpit is a work by Polish-American writer Jerzy Kosinski. The story follows Tarden, a former agent of the mysterious security agency "Service", who has erased his identity from all files and become a fugitive.
August Cesarec, 1982.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
The book "Nights of Los Angeles" (1991) by Pierre Lucas presents a dark and layered picture of life in a large American city, with an emphasis on the night side of Los Angeles.
This novel, which was first published in 1965, is known for its themes of crime, revenge, and the psychological aspects of characters, especially those with disturbed behavior.
Epoha, 1965.
Serbian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.