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.
Kevin Kwan Orden de los libros (cronológico)
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.
Length: 9 hours and 36 minutes. The iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians returns with a tale of love and longing as a young woman navigates her dual heritage. Lucie Churchill's life changes on her first morning in Capri when she meets George Zao, a man she initially can't stand. His gallant offer to swap hotel rooms for a better view, his knowledge of Curzio Malaparte, and an unexpected kiss in ancient ruins ignite a tension she cannot ignore. Teased by her cousin Charlotte about her attraction to George, Lucie, the daughter of a Chinese mother and a blue-blooded New York father, struggles to reconcile her identities, often suppressing her Asian heritage. Years later, when George reappears in East Hampton, where Lucie is with her new fiancé, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him once more. This leads to a web of deceit involving her family, fiancé, and co-op board as she fights to keep George out of her life and heart. Set against a backdrop of privilege, lavish food, and fashion, this modern love story pays homage to A Room with a View while delivering a witty comedy of manners that explores cultural identity and personal desires.
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
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
'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.