Skip to content

The Day of the Scorpion
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Day of the Scorpion Paperback - 1998

by Scott, Paul

  • Used

As the flames of independence continue to threaten the Raj, leaders of the Indian Congress are rounded up and put into British prisons. Meanwhile, Mable Layton and her daughters are stranded in their colonial mansion awaiting the return of Colonel Layton from the war.

Description

University of Chicago Press. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Used - Good
$4.46
$3.99 Shipping to USA
Standard delivery: 5 to 9 days
More Shipping Options
Ships from Wonder Book (Maryland, United States)
The BIBLIO Guarantee | Ask Seller a Question

About Wonder Book Maryland, United States

Biblio member since 2003
Seller rating: This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.

With 3 stores less than 1 hour outside the DC/Metropolitan area (1 in Gaithersburg, 1 in Frederick and 1 in Hagerstown, MD), we have the largest selection of books in the tri-state area. Wonder Book and Video has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997. We have over 1 Million books for sale on our website and another 1 Million books for sale in our 3 locations. We have a very active online inventory and as such, we can receive multiple orders for the same item. We fill those orders on a first come first serve basis, but will refund promptly any items that are out of stock. Since 1980 it has always been about the books. ALL kinds of books from 95 cent children\'s paperbacks to five figure rare and collectibles. A merging of the old and new is where we started, and it is where we are today. Our retail stores have always been places where a reader can rush in looking for a title needed for a term paper that is due the next day, or where bibliophiles can get lost \"in the stacks\" for as long as they wish. In 2002 USAToday recognized us as \"1 of 10 Great Old Bookstores\", and we have been featured in numerous other newspaper and TV stories including Washington Post and CSpan.

Terms of Sale:

RETURNS are cheerfully accepted up to 30 days. We ship out within 1-2 business days and U.S. Standard Shipments usually arrive within 6-9 business days, Priority 3-6.

Browse books from Wonder Book

Details

  • Title The Day of the Scorpion
  • Author Scott, Paul
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Thus
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 493
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher University of Chicago Press, Chicago
  • Date 1998-05-22
  • Bookseller's Inventory # O14K-01180
  • ISBN 9780226743417 / 0226743411
  • Weight 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.6 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 4.06 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1940's
    • Cultural Region: Indian
    • Ethnic Orientation: Indian
  • Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, British - India - Fiction
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 98010781
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Categories

About the author

Paul Scott (1920-78), born in London, held a commission in the Indian army during World War II. His many novels include Johnnie Sabib, The Chinese Love Pavilion, and Staying On.

Hang on… we’re fetching the requested page.