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Kevin Kwan

    Kevin Kwan crea narrativas deslumbrantes que exploran las opulentas vidas y las intrincadas dinámicas sociales de los ultra ricos. Su obra es celebrada por su agudo ingenio, sus vívidas descripciones y giros argumentales inesperados, ofreciendo a los lectores una visión cautivadora y a menudo humorística de un mundo de riqueza extrema. A través de su voz distintiva, Kwan profundiza en temas de identidad, lazos familiares y la búsqueda de pertenencia en medio de un deslumbrante derroche. Sus novelas ofrecen un examen perspicaz y entretenido de la clase, la cultura y las relaciones personales.

    Kevin Kwan
    Sex and vanity
    Lies and Weddings
    Crazy Rich Asians
    Rich People Problems
    The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set
    La boda de Rachel Chu
    • La boda de Rachel Chu

      • 544 páginas
      • 20 horas de lectura

      Una enloquecida comedia donde se dan cita trepas sociales, e-mails secretos, escándalos del mundo del arte, multimillonarios enamorados y la extravagante historia de lo que ocurre cuando Rachel Chu, prometida del soltero de oro de Asia, descubre quién es su padre. La víspera de su boda con Nicholas Young, heredero de una de las grandas fortunas asiáticas, Rachel debería sentirse feliz. Tiene un diamante sin igual, un vestido de novia de ensueño y un novio que está dispuesto a ignorar sa sus entromedios familiares y a renunciar a su fortuna con tal de casarse con ella. Sin embargo, a Rachel le entristece la ausencia de su padre biológico, al que nunca conoció. Cuando un fortuito accidente le revela su identidad, Rachel se ve inmersa de recepente en el fastuoso esplendor de la alta socided de Shanghái. En ese mundo de lujo desmedido conocerá a Carlton, un chico malo con tendencia a estrellar Ferraris; a Colette, una celebrity de las redes sociales perseguida por enfervorecidos paparazzi, y al hombre al que Rachel ha estado esperando toda su vida: su padre

      La boda de Rachel Chu
      3,8
    • The Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Box Set

      • 3 volúmenes
      • 1547 páginas
      • 55 horas de lectura

      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 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      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
    • 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

      • 304 páginas
      • 11 horas de lectura

      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
    • 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