Description
In the seemingly idyllic English village of Pagford, the sudden death of a beloved local councilman ignites a fierce power struggle that exposes the town's hidden resentments and deep-seated conflicts. Behind the picturesque facade of cobbled streets and an ancient abbey, Pagford is a community fractured by class, age, and familial tensions. As a vacant seat on the parish council becomes the focal point of intense political maneuvering, long-simmering rivalries erupt into a full-blown war, revealing the complex and often uncomfortable truths beneath the surface of ordinary life. J.K. Rowling masterfully explores themes of social inequality, prejudice, and the devastating consequences of unchecked ambition in this compelling novel for adult readers.
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paperback
Little, Brown
Published Sep 27, 2012
512 pages
ISBN: 9780316228534
paperback
Sphere
Published Jun 28, 2015
576 pages
ISBN: 9780751561609
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rowling.