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Sex and Vanity

from the bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians
By Kevin Kwan
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Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan is a glamorous and witty novel that revolves around Lucie Churchill, who finds herself torn between two worlds during a sumptuous wedding weekend in Capri. The story explores themes of heritage, identity, and the societal expectations placed on Lucie as she navigates her romantic interests. The luxurious settings and comedic insights make it a captivating read on social class and cultural clashes.
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Sex and Vanity

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The new novel from the iconic author of the bestselling phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians.

The iconic author of the bestselling phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians returns with the glittering tale of a young woman who finds herself torn between two men.

'Your perfect summer read' Daily Mail

'Delightful' Independent

'Laugh-out-loud funny' Sunday Mirror

When Lucie Tang Churchill meets George Zao at a lavish wedding in Capri, she can't stand him. She can't stand that he gallantly offers to trade hotel rooms with her so she can have a sea view, that he knows more about the island than she does, and worst of all, that he kisses her in the darkness of the ancient ruins. What would her Mayflower-descended, Wall Street-wealthy family think of him?

But years later, when Lucie is weekending with her fiancé in East Hampton, George unexpectedly appears and Lucie must decide - does she follow her head or her heart?

A gloriously decadent homage to A Room with a View, Sex and Vanity is a glittering modern love story and a brilliantly funny comedy of manners set between two cultures.

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Kevin Kwan's Sex and Vanity is heralded as a delightful and glamorous romp, complete with designer outfits and exotic locations, making it an ideal summer read. Reviewers praise its vivid descriptions of Capri, New York, and the Hamptons, with the story offering a satirical and humorous peek into the lives of the super-rich alongside a tender love story. With its cinematic travel settings and engaging narrative, the novel captures the opulence and tension of a biracial New York socialite's journey through extravagant social scenes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786091055

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Windmill Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Humour Kevin Kwan Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Kevin Kwan is the author of Crazy Rich Asians, the international bestselling novel that has been translated into more than 30 languages. Its sequel, China Rich Girlfriend, was released in 2015, and Rich People Problems, the final book in the trilogy, followed in 2017. For several weeks in 2018, the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy commanded the top three positions of the New York Times bestseller list - an almost unprecedented single-author trifecta, and the film adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians became Hollywood's highest grossing romantic comedy in over a decade. In 2018, Kevin was named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

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