Capital
The bestselling novel, now on Netflix
(Author) John LanchesterThe residents of Pepys Road, London - a banker and his shopaholic wife, an old woman dying of a brain tumour, a family of Pakistani shop owners, the young football star from Senegal and his minder - all receive an anonymous postcard one day with a simple message: we want what you have. Who is behind it? What do they want? As the mystery of the postcards deepens, the world around Pepys Road is turned upside down by the financial crash and all of its residents' lives change beyond recognition over the course of the next year.
John Lanchester
John Lanchester is a British author known for his novel "The Debt to Pleasure," a darkly humorous exploration of food, wine, and murder. His literary style is witty, erudite, and highly descriptive. Lanchester's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to blend genre elements with literary fiction, creating unique and engaging narratives.