England, England

In this delightfully humorous tale, a tycoon embarks on an ambitious project to transform England into a sprawling theme park, complete with replicas of its iconic landmarks, from the Tower of London to Westminster Abbey. As credit-worthy tourists flock to this picturesque island, which allows lavish spending and keeps the paparazzi at bay, the situation quickly spirals into chaos. Julian Barnes crafts a "wickedly funny" narrative that explores the absurdities of an idyllic land of make-believe.