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.
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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.
Sex and Vanity
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians returns with a glittering tale of love and longing as a young woman navigates the clash between her father's WASP family and George Zao, a man she desperately tries to resist. On her first morning on the stunning island of Capri, Lucie Churchill meets George and immediately dislikes him. She is irritated by his gallant offer to switch hotel rooms for a better view, his knowledge of Curzio Malaparte, and especially when he kisses her in the ruins of a Roman villa, only to be caught by her snobbish cousin, Charlotte. Teasingly, Charlotte remarks on Lucie's mixed heritage, highlighting her struggle with her identity as the daughter of an American-born-Chinese mother and a blue-blooded New York father. Lucie has always suppressed her Asian side, adamantly denying any feelings for George. However, years later, when George unexpectedly appears in East Hampton while Lucie is with her new fiancé, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him again. This leads to a tangled web of deceit involving her family, fiancé, and even her Fifth Avenue co-op board, as she battles to keep George out of her life and heart. Set against a backdrop of privilege, decadent food, and extravagant fashion, this modern love story is a daring homage to A Room with a View and a brilliantly funny comedy of manners exploring two cultures.
When Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedsideᔛut he's not alone. The entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe to stake claim on their matriarchņs massive fortune. With each family member vying to inherit Tyersall Parkᔚ trophy estate on 64 prime acres in the heart of SingaporeőNicholasņs childhood home turns into a hotbed of speculation and sabotage. As her relatives fight over heirlooms, Astrid Leong is at the center of her own storm, desperately in love with her old sweetheart Charlie Wu, but tormented by her ex-husbandᔚ man hell bent on destroying Astridņs reputation and relationship. Meanwhile Kitty Pong, married to Chinaņs second richest man, billionaire Jack Bing, still feels second best next to her new step-daughter, famous fashionista Colette Bing
China Rich Girlfriend
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
It's the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, heir to one of the greatest fortunes in Asia, and Rachel Chu should be over the moon. She has a flawless Asscher-cut diamond from JAR, a wedding dress plucked from the best salon in Paris, and a fiancé willing to sacrifice his entire inheritance in order to marry her. But Rachel still mourns the fact that the father she never knew won't be there to walk her down the aisle ... until a shocking revelation draws Rachel into a world of Shanghai splendor beyond anything she has ever imagined. A romp through Asia's most exclusive clubs, auction houses, and estates, China Rich Girlfriend brings us into the elite circles of Mainland China and offers an inside glimpse at what it's like to be gloriously, crazily China rich.
'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.
Wir alle wollen im Leben eigentlich nur eins: Glück. Doch was tun, wenn es nicht freiwillig kommt? In diesem Buch finden Sie Glücksriten aus aller Welt, und erfahren, welche Vorteile es hat, seine Unterwäsche auch mal falsch herum zu tragen, einen Buckligen zu streicheln und beim Antritt einer Reise mit Schuhen beworfen zu werden.
