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 a light, humorous, and romantic chick lit story. It follows three friends – Rachel Buckley, Jaslin, and Carrie Ann – who go on a bachelorette weekend at a luxurious Aegean Club in Turkey to celebrate Rachel's upcoming wedding.
The story, centered on the brilliant forger Mihovil, criticizes the literature and art of our time. It also reflects on a society that is ready to adapt the coordinates of history to its own needs.
Znanje, 1981.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.