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Kevin Kwan

    Kevin Kwan crea narrazioni abbaglianti che esplorano le vite opulente e le intricate dinamiche sociali degli ultra ricchi. Il suo lavoro è celebrato per la sua arguzia tagliente, le descrizioni vivide e i colpi di scena inaspettati, offrendo ai lettori uno sguardo accattivante e spesso umoristico su un mondo di estrema ricchezza. Attraverso la sua voce distintiva, Kwan approfondisce temi come l'identità, i legami familiari e la ricerca di appartenenza in mezzo a uno sfarzo sfavillante. I suoi romanzi offrono un esame acuto e divertente di classe, cultura e relazioni personali.

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

      A Novel

      • 398pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      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
    • China Rich Girlfriend

      • 496pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      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.

      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

      • 304pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      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.

      Sex and Vanity
      3,4
    • The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set

      • 3volumi
      • 1547pagine
      • 55 ore di lettura

      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
    • 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.

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