Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty)

Name: Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty)
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SKU: 9781419749971
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By Diana Ma

Series: Daughters of the Dynasty

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Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty) follows Gemma Huang, a young Chinese American actress who travels to Beijing for a role. While there, she discovers a connection to a wealthy and influential family, which uncovers family secrets and challenges her identity. Balancing this new world with her Hollywood dreams, Gemma embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst glamour and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories that blend contemporary young adult experiences with rich cultural heritage. This may appeal to you if you’re interested in exploring themes of identity, family secrets, and the glamorous world of heiresses, all set against the backdrop of Chinese culture and history.

When budding actress Gemma Huang flies to Beijing to star in a film of M. Butterfly, she is mistaken for a notorious socialite, kicking off a series of revelations her parents had carefully concealed from her.

The epic first novel in a sweeping series following the romantic lives and intrigues of the fictionalized descendants of a Chinese empress-now in paperback!

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Behind every great family lies a great secret.

There's one rule in Gemma Huang's family: Never, under any circumstances, set foot in Beijing. But when Gemma, an aspiring actress, lands her first break—a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly, which just so happens to be filming in the Chinese capital—Gemma heads to LAX without looking back. It's an amazing opportunity for her burgeoning career, and she'll get to work with her idol. Of course, there's also the chance of discovering just exactly why she's been forbidden from entering the city in the first place.

When Gemma arrives in Beijing, she's instantly mobbed by paparazzi at the airport. She quickly realises she may as well be the twin of Alyssa Chua, one of the most notorious young socialites in Beijing. Thus kicks off a season of revelations and romance in which Gemma uncovers a legacy her parents have spent their lives protecting her from—one her mother would conceal at any cost.

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Heiress Apparently (Daughters of the Dynasty)

By Diana Ma

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Heiress Apparently has been likened to Jenny Han's popular works, offering vibrant scenes in Los Angeles and China while tackling significant themes such as identity, family expectations, and Asian American experiences. The novel enjoyable blends cute romantic comedy elements with deeper insights into LGBTQ+ rights, cultural pride, and Hollywood's ethnic biases, marking a compelling start to a promising series.

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ISBN: 9781419749971

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Paperbacks

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diana Ma Series: Daughters of the Dynasty Young Adult

About the Author

Diana Ma is a debut Chinese American author who holds a BA in creative writing from the University of Washington and an MA in English with a creative writing focus from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She lives in a suburb of Seattle.

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