Description
Discover a captivating tale of ambition and intrigue in this transporting historical novel, a smart thriller that intertwines personal and political struggles. Set in 1933 Vietnam, this gripping narrative follows Jessie Lesage, an American woman who steps off a boat from Paris into a world filled with wealth, scandal, and hidden agendas. As the wife of Victor, heir to the Michelin rubber fortune, Jessie believes their new life promises prosperity amidst the economic downturn engulfing the rest of the globe.
As she navigates the glamorous yet morally ambiguous colonial society, Jessie becomes entangled in a web of secrets that could unravel the family's dynasty. The dazzling backdrop of Vietnam's plantations near Saigon serves not only as the key to their riches but also as a site for fierce conflicts and passionate desires. Encountering the enchanting Marcelle de Fabry, an expat with a vision for Indochina's future, Jessie faces the dualities of her life—luxury versus responsibility, happiness versus betrayal.
This enchanting historical fiction novel goes beyond mere entertainment, tackling themes of colonialism, wealth, and empowerment. Written by acclaimed author, it's not just a story; it's a journey into a time of beauty and chaos. Join Jessie on her quest for self-discovery amidst a tumultuous backdrop, where every turn of the page reveals more than just the narrative.
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781250231482, Year: 2021, Publisher: St Martins Press, Pages: 432.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250231482
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 432
Description:
Named A Best Book of Spring 2020 by Real Simple · Parade · PopSugar · New York Post · Entertainment Weekly · Betches · CrimeReads · BookBub
"A transporting historical novel, and a smart thriller."— Washington Post
"A luscious setting combined with a sinister, sizzling plot." -EW
A faraway land.
A family’s dynasty.
A trail of secrets that could shatter their glamorous lifestyle.
On a humid afternoon in 1933, American Jessie Lesage steps off a boat from Paris and onto the shores of Vietnam. Accompanying her French husband Victor, an heir to the Michelin rubber fortune, she’s certain that their new life is full of promise, for while the rest of the world is sinking into economic depression, Indochine is gold for the Michelins. Jessie knows that the vast plantations near Saigon are the key to the family’s prosperity, and though they have recently been marred in scandal, she needs them to succeed for her husband’s sake—and to ensure that the life she left behind in America stays buried in the past.
Jessie dives into the glamorous colonial world, where money is king and morals are brushed aside, and meets Marcelle de Fabry, a spellbinding expat with a wealthy Indochinese lover, the silk tycoon Khoi Nguyen. Descending on Jessie’s world like a hurricane, Marcelle proves to be an exuberant guide to colonial life. But hidden beneath her vivacious exterior is a fierce desire to put the colony back in the hands of its people––starting with the Michelin plantations.
It doesn’t take long for the sun-drenched days and champagne-soaked nights to catch up with Jessie. With an i
As she navigates the glamorous yet morally ambiguous colonial society, Jessie becomes entangled in a web of secrets that could unravel the family's dynasty. The dazzling backdrop of Vietnam's plantations near Saigon serves not only as the key to their riches but also as a site for fierce conflicts and passionate desires. Encountering the enchanting Marcelle de Fabry, an expat with a vision for Indochina's future, Jessie faces the dualities of her life—luxury versus responsibility, happiness versus betrayal.
This enchanting historical fiction novel goes beyond mere entertainment, tackling themes of colonialism, wealth, and empowerment. Written by acclaimed author, it's not just a story; it's a journey into a time of beauty and chaos. Join Jessie on her quest for self-discovery amidst a tumultuous backdrop, where every turn of the page reveals more than just the narrative.
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781250231482, Year: 2021, Publisher: St Martins Press, Pages: 432.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250231482
Year: 2021
Publisher: St Martins Press
Pages: 432
Description:
Named A Best Book of Spring 2020 by Real Simple · Parade · PopSugar · New York Post · Entertainment Weekly · Betches · CrimeReads · BookBub
"A transporting historical novel, and a smart thriller."— Washington Post
"A luscious setting combined with a sinister, sizzling plot." -EW
A faraway land.
A family’s dynasty.
A trail of secrets that could shatter their glamorous lifestyle.
On a humid afternoon in 1933, American Jessie Lesage steps off a boat from Paris and onto the shores of Vietnam. Accompanying her French husband Victor, an heir to the Michelin rubber fortune, she’s certain that their new life is full of promise, for while the rest of the world is sinking into economic depression, Indochine is gold for the Michelins. Jessie knows that the vast plantations near Saigon are the key to the family’s prosperity, and though they have recently been marred in scandal, she needs them to succeed for her husband’s sake—and to ensure that the life she left behind in America stays buried in the past.
Jessie dives into the glamorous colonial world, where money is king and morals are brushed aside, and meets Marcelle de Fabry, a spellbinding expat with a wealthy Indochinese lover, the silk tycoon Khoi Nguyen. Descending on Jessie’s world like a hurricane, Marcelle proves to be an exuberant guide to colonial life. But hidden beneath her vivacious exterior is a fierce desire to put the colony back in the hands of its people––starting with the Michelin plantations.
It doesn’t take long for the sun-drenched days and champagne-soaked nights to catch up with Jessie. With an i