Books like China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan
Kevin Kwan’s first novel, *China Rich Girlfriend*, centers on Rachel Chu as she stands on the brink of her wedding. A flawless diamond, a dream dress, and a loving fiancé who has pledged to forego a massive Asian fortune all set the scene. Yet Rachel is unsettled by the absence of the father she never knew.
When a chance encounter reveals his identity, Rachel is thrust into Shanghai’s dazzling realm of wealth, where penthouse churches, exotic cars, and an extravagant social scene await—revealing that the rich of China are truly “China rich.”
The novel blends family dynamics, marriage, and the opulence of an elite Chinese lifestyle, offering a colorful snapshot of contemporary socialites and the striking disparities within luxury and wealth.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kevin Kwan
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