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Kevin Kwan

    Kevin Kwan crafts dazzling narratives that explore the opulent lives and intricate social dynamics of the ultra-rich. His work is celebrated for its sharp wit, vivid descriptions, and unexpected plot twists, offering readers a captivating and often humorous glimpse into a world of extreme wealth. Through his distinctive voice, Kwan delves into themes of identity, family ties, and the search for belonging amidst dazzling extravagance. His novels provide an insightful and entertaining examination of class, culture, and personal relationships.

    Kevin Kwan
    Sex and Vanity
    Lies and Weddings
    China rich girlfriend
    Crazy Rich Asians
    Rich People Problems
    The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set
    • The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set

      • 3 volumes
      • 1547 pages
      • 55 hours of reading

      Give the gift of the outrageous, funny, "wickedly delectable" (New York Times) Crazy Rich Asians series in a collectible box set! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE New Yorker Rachel Chu does not know that her loving boyfriend, Nicholas Young, also happens to be Singapore's most eligible bachelor and likely heir to a massive fortune. So when she agrees to spend the summer in Nick's home, her life unexpectedly becomes an obstacle course of old money, new money, nosy relatives, and scheming social climbers. And that's all before she discovers the true identity of her long-lost father . . . This box set includes the entire trilogy: Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich People Problems.

      The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set
      4.5
    • Rich People Problems

      A Novel

      • 398 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, returns with a hilarious new novel centered on a fortune-driven family, a jealous ex-wife, and a couture-gown sabotage battle. When Nicholas Young learns that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to her side, joined by the entire Shang-Young clan, all eager to claim their matriarch's vast fortune. As family members compete for Tyersall Park, Nicholas' childhood home becomes a battleground of intrigue and backbiting. Amidst the chaos, Astrid Leong grapples with her feelings for her old love, Charlie Wu, while being tormented by her vindictive ex-husband, who aims to ruin her reputation. Meanwhile, Kitty Pong, married to China's second richest man, Jack Bing, struggles with feelings of inadequacy as she feels overshadowed by her glamorous stepdaughter, Colette Bing. This sweeping narrative spans from opulent mansions in Manila to private islands in the Sulu Sea, featuring a kidnapping at an elite Hong Kong school and a surprise marriage proposal caught by paparazzi. Kwan humorously uncovers the long-buried secrets of Asia's elite and their extravagant dilemmas.

      Rich People Problems
      3.9
    • 'Dallas' meets 'Pride and Prejudice' in this hilarious romp through the crazy world of the uber-rich Chinese. When Rachel Chu agrees to spend the summer in Singapore with her boyfriend, Nicholas Young, she envisions a humble family home and time with the man she might one day marry. What she doesn't know is that Nick's family home happens to look like a palace, that she'll ride in more private planes than cars and that she is about to encounter the strangest, craziest group of people in existence.

      Crazy Rich Asians
      3.9
    • Kevin Kwan, bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians, returns with a wickedly funny novel about social climbing, secret e-mails, art-world scandals, and lovesick billionaires. On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, Asia's most eligible bachelor, Rachel Chu should be ecstatic. She has a stunning Asscher-cut diamond from JAR, a beloved wedding dress from Paris, and a fiancé willing to forgo his inheritance for her. Yet, she mourns the absence of her birthfather, a man she never knew, who won't walk her down the aisle. This changes dramatically when a shocking revelation pulls Rachel into a world of Shanghai splendor beyond her wildest dreams. Here, she encounters Carlton, a bad boy with a penchant for trouble; Colette, a celebrity girlfriend pursued by relentless paparazzi; and the father Rachel has longed to meet. Meanwhile, Astrid Leong, Singapore's It Girl, grapples with the unexpected challenges of having a newly minted tech billionaire husband. This novel takes readers on a romp through Asia's most exclusive clubs, auction houses, and estates, offering an inside look at the lives of the gloriously, crazily rich in Mainland China, and introducing a captivating cast of characters.

      China rich girlfriend
      3.8
    • Eden Tong feels out of place, having grown up next to Greshamsbury Manor, overshadowed by the formidable matriarch Arabella and her children: the free-spirited Augie, the golden child Bea, and her childhood best friend, Rufus. When Eden receives an invitation to a lavish wedding in Hawaii, she is unexpectedly drawn back into the family's world and confronts Rufus, who is not only stunning and artistic but also secretly in love with her. However, Arabella has her own agenda; the Greshamsbury family is deeply in debt, and Rufus must secure a wealthy match to save them. Arabella is determined to eliminate any obstacles in her path, including Eden. This engaging narrative takes readers from Hawaii's pristine beaches to the vibrant medinas of Marrakech, through Beverly Hills' glamorous bachelor pads and the opulent English countryside. It’s a humorous, captivating tale that explores themes of love, wealth, and the deceptions we employ to protect them. The book has garnered praise for being a perfect summer read, offering delightful humor and pure entertainment, making it an irresistible choice for those seeking a fun escape.

      Lies and Weddings
      3.7
    • Sex and Vanity

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      When Lucie Tang Churchill meets George Zao at a lavish Capri wedding, she cant stand him. Worried about what her Mayflower-descended, Wall Street-wealthy family might think of this Hong Kong surfer boy, she returns to the safety of Manhattans Upper East Side. So when she meets Cecil, a suave billionaire more concerned with his Instagram account than the planet, she thinks shes found the perfect way to forget that moonlit night Gloriously decadent and wildly romantic, Sex and Vanity is a delicious satire on the grandest of scales

      Sex and Vanity
      3.4
    • Умопомрачительное состояние и вправду может свести с ума! А знаете почему? Потому что у кого-то другого денег еще больше, чем у вас, и этот кто-то мимоходом лишит вас такой привилегии, как любимый столик в эксклюзивном ресторане или экстренный вызов личного - лучшего в мире! - врача. Но что удивительно - находятся люди, которых не волнуют подобные проблемы! Например, Ник Янг, потомок известного рода и наследник грандиозного имения в центре Сингапура. Чудак из-за женитьбы на своей избраннице отказался от богатства и навеки поссорился с любимой бабушкой, могущественной Шан Суи, которая мечтала оставить ему бесценное недвижимое имущество, но, по слухам, переписала завещание. И вот древняя Шан Суи лежит при смерти, а внука, приехавшего помириться с бабушкой перед ее кончиной, даже не пускают на порог. Вокруг лакомого куска роятся вероятные наследники и плетутся немыслимые интриги. Кому же достанется великолепное поместье, будоражащее умы самых богатых людей Азии?

      Проблемы безумно богатых азиатов. Problemy bezumno bogatykh aziatov
      4.0