The Capital

Brussels, the ‘capital’ of Europe, is also the fulcrum of this timely novel (translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch), set on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the European Commission. To mark this anniversary, a major celebration is planned, with Auschwitz as its centrepiece. Unfortunately the enthusiastic organiser has neglected to accommodate the views of the other EU institutions. Now there will be hell to pay in a bold satire about heroes, losers, terrorists and a wild pig chase.