TheCasual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling in paperback

 

When Barry Fairbrother, a beloved member of the Pagford community, unexpectedly passes away, the idyllic English town is thrown into turmoil. What seemed like a picture-perfect paradise is actually riddled with hidden conflicts: the rich versus the poor, adults versus teenagers, spouses versus each other, and teachers versus students. As the town grapples with the vacancy left by Barry's death, the resulting election becomes a catalyst for the biggest war the town has ever seen. In this groundbreaking novel, J.K. Rowling expertly weaves together a story of love, loss, and societal struggles, proving herself to be a master storyteller.