China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan - Contemporary Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781760290788
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Age Range: Adult

Overview:
Step into the glittering, over-the-top world of Asia's ultra-wealthy elite with China Rich Girlfriend, Kevin Kwan's razor-sharp sequel to the global phenomenon Crazy Rich Asians. On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, Rachel Chu discovers a shocking secret about her birth father that plunges her into Shanghai's dazzling and cutthroat high society. Blending biting satire, romance, and family drama, this contemporary novel is a must-read for fans of witty, escapist fiction with real emotional depth beneath the glamour.

About the Book:
Rachel Chu should be blissfully happy: a flawless diamond, a dream wedding on the horizon, and a fiancé prepared to walk away from one of Asia's greatest fortunes for her. Yet a nagging sadness lingers — the father she never knew won't be there to give her away. When a chance accident reveals his identity, Rachel is swept into an entirely new world of extravagance: Shanghai's 'China rich,' a society even more dazzling and cutthroat than the Singapore families she already knows. Here, congregations worship in penthouse churches, exotic supercars race down the boulevard, and one family's shocking secret threatens to alter Rachel's life forever. Kevin Kwan's storytelling is as sharp and funny as ever, skewering the absurd excesses of extreme wealth while grounding the narrative in genuine questions of identity, belonging, and family loyalty. Readers who loved Crazy Rich Asians will relish the return of beloved characters alongside a fresh cast of scheming socialites, ambitious social climbers, and old-money dynasties clashing with new-money extravagance. Beyond the comedy of manners, the novel offers a fascinating window into China's breathtaking economic rise and how staggering new fortunes are reshaping culture, relationships, and ambition. It's a page-turning blend of romance, family reconciliation, and social satire that never loses its warmth even at its most outrageous. Whether you're a returning fan or coming to the series fresh, China Rich Girlfriend delivers escapism with substance — glamorous, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt.

Key Benefits:

• Sequel to the internationally bestselling Crazy Rich Asians, part of the smash-hit trilogy.
• Sharp satirical comedy paired with genuine emotional depth and romance.
• A vivid, immersive look at the ultra-wealthy elite of modern Shanghai and China.
• Perfect for book clubs and fans of witty contemporary fiction.
• Makes a brilliant gift for readers of romance, satire, or the hit film franchise.

About the Author:
Kevin Kwan was born and raised in Singapore and now lives in New York City. He is the author of the internationally bestselling Crazy Rich Asians trilogy, which has been translated into more than 30 languages. China Rich Girlfriend, the second novel in the series, was followed by Rich People Problems, completing a trilogy that in 2018 simultaneously held the top three spots on the New York Times bestseller list. Kwan's blend of sharp wit and social observation has made him one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive voices.

Why You'll Love This Novel:
A deliciously funny, fast-paced follow-up to Crazy Rich Asians, packed with glamour, family secrets, and heart. Perfect for readers craving escapist romance with bite.

Please Note: Book cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN as listed.