Staying On

Staying On by Paul Scott is a poignant and quietly powerful novel about love, loss, and the lingering echoes of empire. Set in a small Indian hill town after British rule has ended, it follows retired colonel Tusker Smalley and his wife Lucy as they navigate the twilight of their colonial lives. With wit, subtle satire, and deep emotional insight, Scott explores the complexities of aging, identity, and belonging in a rapidly changing world. Winner of the Booker Prize in 1977, Staying On is a moving standalone companion to Scott’s acclaimed Raj Quartet, offering a deeply human portrait of endurance in the face of history’s passing.

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