The setting is Hanmouth, a fictional location in Southwest England, where along the outskirts of town exist a population of violent, work-shy, welfare-dependent scroungers pacified only by soap operas.
Kate has her detractors -- many Internet trolls label her work shy -- but I am surprised someone of Mantel's stature has joined in this pastime, attacking Kate for no apparent reason.
Many big investment banks, accountants and consulting firms are farming work out to Indian-based subcontractors, even if they are shy about admitting it.