{"product_id":"staying-on","title":"Staying On","description":"\"Staying On\" by Paul Scott, a poignant post-colonial novel, delves into the lives of Tusker and Lucy Smalley, British expatriates in India after independence. Set in the fictional hill station of Pankot, the story explores themes of change, loyalty, and cultural dislocation. Scott, acclaimed for \"The Raj Quartet,\" masterfully portrays the couple's struggle to adapt in a transformed world. Winner of the Booker Prize, this literary gem offers a profound reflection on the remnants of the British Empire and the personal costs of staying on.","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48754894078274,"sku":"881370","price":12.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/51jrJjktdCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1716540595","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/staying-on","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}