{"product_id":"now-you-see-us-a-novel-isbn-9780063161603","title":"Now You See Us: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrazy Rich Asians \u003c\/em\u003emeets\u003cem\u003e The Help\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eFrom Reese’s Book Club veteran Balli Kaur Jaswal comes a wildly entertaining and sharply observed story of three women who work in the homes of Singapore’s elite, and band together to solve a murder mystery involving one of their own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Tender and heartfelt, \u003cem\u003eNow You See\u003c\/em\u003e us also manages to be laugh-out-loud funny. An uplifting story of courage and hope that will keep you enthralled until the very last page.”—Jean Kwok, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSearching for Sylvie Lee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A truly irresistible read. Intricately plotted, propulsive, and provocative, NOW YOU SEE US showcases an author at the peak of her talents.\"--Kirstin Chen, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eCounterfeit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorazon, Donita, and Angel are Filipina domestic workers—part of the wave of women sent to Singapore to be cleaners, maids, and caregivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorazon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A veteran domestic worker, Cora had retired back to the Philippines for good, but she has returned to Singapore under mysterious circumstances. Now she’s keeping a secret from her wealthy employer, who is planning an extravagant wedding for her socialite daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonita:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely out of her teens, this is Donita’s first time in Singapore, and she’s had the bad luck to be hired by the notoriously fussy Mrs. Fann. Brazen and exuberant, Donita’s thrown herself into a love affair with an Indian migrant worker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Working as an in-home caregiver for an elderly employer, Angel is feeling blue after a recent breakup with the woman she loves. She’s alarmed when her employer’s son suddenly brings in a new nurse who may be a valuable ally...or meant to replace her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen an explosive news story shatters Singapore’s famous tranquility—and sends a chill down the spine of every domestic worker. Flordeliza Martinez, a Filipina maid, has been arrested for murdering her female employer. The three women don’t know the accused well, but she could be any of them; every worker knows stories of women who were scapegoated or even executed for crimes they didn’t commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShocked into action, Donita, Corazon, and Angel will use their considerable moxie and insight to piece together the mystery of what really happened on the day Flordeliza’s employer was murdered. After all, no one knows the secrets of Singapore’s families like the women who work in their homes…\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Tender and heartfelt, \u003cem\u003eNow You See\u003c\/em\u003e us also manages to be laugh-out-loud funny while offering searing commentary on misogyny, race, and class. An uplifting story of courage and hope that will keep you enthralled until the very last page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie Lee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An entertaining tale with unforgettable characters that manages to also offer an insider’s trenchant social commentary.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCheryl Lu-Lien Tan, author of the international bestseller, Sarong Party Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jaswal’s well-crafted novel blends mystery, social commentary, and human drama into a fascinating amalgam that highlights the plight of decidedly unseen women undertaking cheap labor that exposes them to all sorts of abuse. The story feels authentic and is timely.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Vivid, provocative and finely observed, Jaswal draws the often hidden lives of domestic workers in Singapore into the light. And not without the crack of thunder. It sparkles with humanity and humour.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKara Gnodde, author of The Theory of (Not Quite) Everything\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Heart-wrenching, funny, and fabulous!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of Bridgerton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming. . . . This is a sparkling read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jaswal tackles serious themes (arranged vs forced marriage, traditional vs modern culture) with a light and funny touch. A page-turner your commute will thank you for.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlamour Magazine on Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I loved this novel—it’s so big-hearted and earthy and funny. Best of all, it turns many preconceptions upside down, and opens up a world that so many of us have only glimpsed. A rattlingly good story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Moggach, author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, on Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A playful yet profound novel [that] moves easily from heartfelt to humorous…what may seem to be a singular story about first-generation London-bred Punjabi women evolves into a story universal to us all.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today on The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An absolute delight…sad, joyful, and exciting all at the same time.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookpage (starred review) on The Unlikely Adventures of the Shergill Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A truly irresistible read. Intricately plotted, propulsive, and provocative, \u003cem\u003eNow You See Us\u003c\/em\u003e showcases an author at the peak of her talents.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirstin Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Counterfeit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“By turns erotic, romantic, and mysterious, this novel of women defying patriarchial strictures enchants.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews on Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890381484261,"sku":"NP9780063161603","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063161603.jpg?v=1730233159","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/now-you-see-us-a-novel-isbn-9780063161603","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}