{"product_id":"the-day-of-the-scorpion","title":"The Day Of The Scorpion","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eFrom \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul Scott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes a sweeping and deeply layered historical novel set during the final years of British rule in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eAs World War II reshapes global politics, tensions continue to rise across colonial India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eThe British Empire is weakening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eAnd demands for independence are growing louder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThrough multiple perspectives, the novel explores the lives of British officials, Indian families, soldiers, and civilians as political unrest, cultural divisions, and personal conflicts intensify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eRelationships are tested by shifting power structures, loyalty, and prejudice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eAs the future of India hangs in the balance, individuals must navigate love, duty, identity, and the collapse of an empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eRich, complex, and emotionally powerful, \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThe Day of the Scorpion\u003c\/strong\u003e examines colonialism, race, and political upheaval with remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Fiction \/ Literary Fiction\u003cbr data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eSpice Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe Raj Quartet - Book 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1201\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eExpansive, thought-provoking, and beautifully written—perfect for readers who love immersive historical fiction and politically rich storytelling 📖\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43384262000730,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9044\/3610\/files\/Untitled-2_72.png?v=1778977007","url":"https:\/\/onceuponacup.com\/products\/the-day-of-the-scorpion","provider":"Once Upon A Cup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}