Carte pentru toti Vol 191 PROVINCIALII

Mark Firth builds homes in Howland, Massachusetts. A financial adviser cheats him. This leaves his family in trouble. He strives to secure their future. His wife is Karen, and their daughter is Haley.

Philip Hadi moves to town from New York. He is a rich businessman. He seeks refuge after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Hadi hires Mark to make his home more secure. Their ties pit rural life against city wealth. Hadi then runs for local council. This makes the conflict spread. His plans change the quiet town. They disrupt Mark’s life too. Those close to Mark also face changes they did not foresee.

Jonathan Dee’s novel explores money and power. It also looks at small-town American life. It suits readers of social fiction. Its themes include families and local politics. Dee was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. He probes the moral strains of this clash. This edition forms part of the Carte pentru toti series. Its original title is The Locals.