Perfidious Albion
Perfidious Albion by Sam Byers, published by Faber & Faber in 2019, is a literary work that explores the complexities of a small town in eastern England following the Brexit referendum. With 400 pages, this edition delves into the rising tensions and societal changes in Edmundsbury, where fear and loathing become palpable as the community grapples with the consequences of political upheaval.
Readers will find a narrative that captures the impact of a grass-roots, right-wing political party, ‘England Always,’ as it stirs animosity among the townspeople. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a failing housing estate and the encroachment of a multinational tech company, highlighting the shifting dynamics of a once-peaceful town. Through a series of events, including a controversial tweet and various public opinions, Byers presents a vivid portrayal of a community in turmoil, reflecting broader themes of societal change and political discourse.
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ENCORE PRIZE 2019
LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2019
LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL FICTION 2019
In Edmundsbury, a small town in eastern England, fear and loathing are on the rise. Brexit has happened and the ramifications are real.
Grass-roots, right-wing political party ‘England Always’ is fomenting hatred. The residents of a failing housing estate are being cleared from their homes. A multinational tech company is making inroads into the infrastructure.
A controversial tweet; a series of ill-judged think pieces; a riot of opinions – suddenly Edmundsbury is no longer the peaceful town it had always imagined itself to be.
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