Capital: (Main edition) by John Lanchester 2013 Paperback NEW

In the captivating novel "Capital" by John Lanchester, the lives of various residents in Pepys Road, London, are thrown into disarray when they start receiving mysterious postcards with a chilling message: "We Want What You Have." As the story unfolds, readers are left wondering about the identity of the sender and the true intentions behind these cryptic messages. Pepys Road, a microcosm of London's diverse society, is home to a range of characters with contrasting backgrounds and aspirations. Among them is Roger Yount, a successful banker, and his shopaholic wife, Arabella. Their opulent lifestyle is suddenly disrupted when they become the first recipients of the enigmatic postcards. The couple is left perplexed, questioning what they possess that someone else desires so fervently. Another resident, Petunia Howe, an elderly woman suffering from a terminal brain tumor, also finds herself targeted by the anonymous sender. As she battles her illness, the postcards add an additional layer of distress to her already challenging life. The question arises: why would someone target a dying woman? The Pakistani family who runs the local shop on Pepys Road is not exempt from the mysterious campaign either. Despite their modest means, they too receive the unsettling postcards. The family's confusion deepens as they ponder what possessions or qualities they possess that could attract such attention. Amidst the turmoil, a young football star from Senegal, Freddy Kamo, and his minder, René, also find themselves entangled in the web of intrigue. As Freddy's career takes off, the postcards threaten to overshadow his success. The sender's motives remain unclear, leaving readers to speculate on the potential impact on Freddy's future. The central question that haunts the residents of Pepys Road is the identity of the sender and their true intentions. Is it a disgruntled neighbor seeking revenge? A jealous acquaintance coveting their possessions? Or is there a deeper, more sini