Sex and Vanity

A brilliant comedy of manners from the author of the sensational trilogy about insanely wealthy Asians! Young Lucy, half Chinese and half American, from the aristocratic Churchill family, arrives at a friend’s wedding and is swept up in the captivating atmosphere of Capri and lavish wedding celebrations. Among the guests, Lucy notices the breathtakingly handsome George. He immediately begins to infuriate her with how different he is from everyone else, and their acquaintance threatens to end in a resounding scandal... And several years later, their paths cross again on Long Island, where Lucy is spending time with her VIP fiancé, who is more than satisfactory to her snobbish relatives. But there is a dangerous electricity in the air, and Lucy, desperately trying not to slip from her chosen path into the abyss, weaves a web of deception in which she becomes hopelessly entangled... Five reasons to buy 1The author—creator of a global bestseller—was named one of the “5 Most Promising Authors” by Hollywood Reporter magazine and later made Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people. 2This brilliant satirical novel was written by Kevin Kwan in just four months and has been warmly received by seasoned literary critics. 3A stylish story of sudden love that blossoms amid designer goods, luxury cars, and opulent hotel suites. 4Unexpected plot twists and turns will keep readers on their toes until the very end, when the author brings the story to a close and the suspense finally lets go. 5The book is written in a lively style, making it an easy, quick read.