Women of Good Fortune: A Novel (Original)

Synopsis

Set against a high-society Shanghai wedding, a heartfelt, funny, dazzling novel about a reluctant bride and her two best friends, each with their own motives and fed up with the way society treats women, who forge a plan to steal all the gift money on the big day&“Joyous, indulgent, immensely clever.&” —Grace D. Li&“A glittering debut and delightful romp.&” —Carley FortuneLulu has always been taught that money is the ticket to a good life. So, when Shanghai&’s most eligible bachelor surprises her with a proposal, the only acceptable answer is yes, even if the voice inside her head is saying no. His family&’s fortune would solve all her parents&’ financial woes, but Lulu isn&’t in love or ready for marriage.The only people she can confide in are her two best friends: career-minded Rina, who is tired of being passed over for promotion while her male colleagues are rewarded; and Jane, a sharp-tongued, luxury-chasing housewife desperate to divorce her husband and trade up. Each of them desires something different: freedom, time, beauty. None of them can get it without money.Lulu&’s wedding is their golden opportunity. The social event of the season, it means more than enough cash gifts to transform the women&’s lives. To steal the money on the big day, all they&’ll need is a trustworthy crew and a brilliant plan. But as the plot grows increasingly complicated and relationships are caught in the cross fire, the women are forced to face that having it all might come at a steep price…

Copyright:

2024

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780369747143

Related ISBNs:

9781525804304

Publisher:

Graydon House Books

Date of Addition:

03/05/24

Copyrighted By:

Sophie Wan

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.