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Když Newyorčanka Rachel Chu souhlasila, že na léto odletí se svým přítelem a snad i budoucím manželem do Singapuru, představovala si, že s ním stráví příjemnou dovolenou ve skromném rodinném domě. Nick jí ale zapomněl sdělit několik důležitých detailů – že dům, ve kterém vyrůstal, připomíná palác; že v dětství cestoval častěji soukromým letadlem než autem; že je zkrátka jednou z nejlepších partií v zemi. Jakmile Rachel vystoupí z letadla, pochopí, že když se ukazuje na veřejnosti po Nickově boku, okamžitě se stává terčem zkoumavých podhledů, závisti a intrik. Její klidná dovolená se brzy mění v překážkovou dráhu, na které se musí vypořádat se starou i novou garniturou bohatých, s až příliš zvědavými příbuznými a se zákulisními praktikami lidí, jejichž hlavní starostí je šplhat vzhůru po společenském žebříčku.

Kewin Kwan, autor bestselleru Šíleně bohatí Asiaté, se vrací s románem plným štiplavého humoru, který vás zavede do světa kariérismu, tajných e-mailů a afér v umění. Hlavní hrdinkou je Rachel Chu, snoubenka muže, který je považován za nejlepší partii v Asii. Její svatba s Nicholasem Youngem, dědicem obrovského bohatství, se zdá být dokonalá, avšak Rachel trápí absence jejího biologického otce, kterého nikdy nepoznala. Vše se změní, když ji šokující odhalení vtáhne do šanghajského luxusu, který překonává její dosavadní zkušenosti. Seznámí se s Carltonem, extravagantním mladíkem, a Colette, jejíž vztah se slavným mužem přitahuje pozornost paparazzi. Rachel se také setká se svým otcem, kterého celý život toužila poznat. Mezitím Astrid Leong, obdivovaná mladá žena ze Singapuru, zjišťuje, že manželství s miliardářem má své stinné stránky. Tento román je zběsilou jízdou po nejluxusnějších asijských klubech a sídlech, která odhaluje fascinující a často šokující realitu života ve světě šíleně bohatých.

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.

When Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedside&#x151but he's not alone. The entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe to stake claim on their matriarch&#x146s massive fortune. With each family member vying to inherit Tyersall Park&#x151a trophy estate on 64 prime acres in the heart of Singapore&#x151Nicholas&#x146s 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-husband&#x151a man hell bent on destroying Astrid&#x146s reputation and relationship. Meanwhile Kitty Pong, married to China&#x146s second richest man, billionaire Jack Bing, still feels second best next to her new step-daughter, famous fashionista Colette Bing

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.

'Truly delicious... everything I want a book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES 'Hugely fun' i PAPER 'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD 'Juicy, salacious and a whole lot of fun' GLAMOUR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS Eden Tong is used to feeling out of place. Growing up next door to Greshamsbury Manor, she spent her days in the shadow of the chilly matriarch Arabella and her children: free-spirited Augie, golden child Bea, and Rufus, Eden's childhood best friend. When she receives an invite to a luxurious wedding in Hawaii, she finds herself thrown back into the family's orbit: and face-to-face with Rufus. The future Earl is gorgeous, artistic, and - unbeknownst to Eden - desperately in love with her. But his mother has other plans. Arabella knows the terrible truth - the Greshamsbury family is drowning in debt. Rufus needs to find a match with serious money to keep them afloat. Arabella is prepared to destroy anyone who gets in her way. Including Eden . . . Lies and Wedding transports its reader from the white-sand beaches of Hawaii to the colourful medinas of Marrakech, via the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills and opulent English countryside manors. This is a hilarious, juicy, and page-turning story about love and money - and the lies we tell to keep them. *** PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN 'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL 'Delightful' INDEPENDENT 'Laugh-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR 'Pure entertainment' NYLON 'Hilarious' COSMOPOLITAN