{"product_id":"john-lanchester-collection-4-books-set-fiction-paperback","title":"John Lanchester Collection 4 Books Set incl. The Wall \u0026 Capital - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wall\u003cbr\u003eCapital\u003cbr\u003eMr Phillips\u003cbr\u003eFragrant Harbour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis four-book paperback set brings together John Lanchester's most acclaimed novels, each showcasing a distinct facet of his storytelling range. From the near-future tension of The Wall to the panoramic portrait of Capital, the quiet introspection of Mr Phillips, and the historical reach of Fragrant Harbour, this collection offers a rich cross-section of contemporary literary fiction. Lanchester's prose is precise and quietly witty, exploring money, security, and belonging. A satisfying introduction to one of Britain's most versatile novelists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach novel in this collection traces how ordinary people navigate extraordinary systems, mapping a distinct corner of contemporary life, from speculative unease to intimate domestic realism. The Wall imagines a near-future Britain reshaped by a vast coastal barrier, using a spare, controlled voice to explore fear, duty, and the fraying edges of community when survival becomes a shared burden. Capital widens the lens to a single London street on the eve of the financial crisis, following a cast of neighbors whose fortunes rise and fall with the city's economic tides, exposing how private choices ripple outward into public consequence. Mr Phillips turns inward, following one unassuming man through a single day after redundancy, transforming ordinary routine into a wry meditation on identity, purpose, and the small dignities of everyday life. Fragrant Harbour looks further back and further afield, tracing intertwined lives across decades in Hong Kong as colonial certainties give way to a changing modern city. Read together, the novels offer a layered, humane portrait of modern life, balancing sharp social commentary with genuine warmth for the characters at its heart. This is a set for readers who appreciate literary fiction that is intelligent, socially attuned, and genuinely moving, never losing sight of the individuals at the center of each larger story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour acclaimed novels by John Lanchester in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans speculative fiction, social realism, and historical fiction in a single collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for fans of contemporary and literary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to explore an author's full range in one purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for book clubs, holiday gifting, or building a home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Wall — A near-future Britain guarded by an endless concrete barrier becomes the setting for a taut story about fear, duty, and belonging.\u003cbr\u003eCapital — A single London street on the eve of the financial crisis reveals how money and circumstance quietly reshape ordinary lives.\u003cbr\u003eMr Phillips — A newly redundant accountant wanders London for a day, turning small observations into a wry meditation on identity and purpose.\u003cbr\u003eFragrant Harbour — Decades of intertwined lives in Hong Kong trace the passage from colonial past to uncertain modern future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Lanchester is a British novelist and journalist known for combining sharp social observation with clear, accessible, engaging prose. His fiction frequently explores the intersection of personal lives and larger economic or political systems, a theme running through The Wall, Capital, Mr Phillips, and Fragrant Harbour alike. Alongside his novels, Lanchester has written widely on finance, food, and culture for major publications, bringing a journalist's keen eye for detail into his storytelling. His work is admired for its clarity, wit, and genuine curiosity about how people live within the structures shaping their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set is a rewarding find for anyone who loves literary fiction with real emotional depth and social insight. Whether you're building a home library, choosing a birthday gift for a book-loving friend, or picking up engrossing summer reading, these four paperbacks deliver intelligent, character-driven storytelling worth savoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Lanchester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56824467882358,"sku":"VRT-U251120-9789123988679","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/john-lanchester-collection-paperback.jpg?v=1785447178","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/john-lanchester-collection-4-books-set-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}