{"title":"Frances Cha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of the talented author \u003cstrong\u003eFrances Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for her incisive storytelling and vivid character portrayals, Frances Cha brings a fresh perspective to contemporary fiction that readers find both engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer debut novel, \u003cem\u003eIf I Had Your Face\u003c\/em\u003e, dives into the alluring yet complex world of four women navigating modern life in Seoul. With themes encompassing beauty, friendship, and societal pressures, Cha crafts a narrative that explores the stark realities and hidden desires within a glamorous urban backdrop. Her writing not only captivates but also invites reflection on universal human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrances Cha's work is perfect for readers who appreciate nuanced characters and settings that offer a deep sense of place. Dive into her storytelling and discover what makes her one of the compelling voices in general fiction today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"if-i-had-your-face-by-frances-cha-9780241986356","title":"If I Had Your Face","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA glitteringly dark and unsettling debut novel set in the drinking dens and beauty salons of South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I Had Your Face\u003c\/em\u003e plunges us into the mesmerising world of contemporary Seoul - a place where extreme plastic surgery is as routine as getting a haircut, where women compete for spots in secret 'room salons' to entertain wealthy businessmen after hours, where K-Pop stars are the object of all-consuming obsession, and ruthless social hierarchies dictate your every move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNavigating this cut-throat city are four young women balancing on the razor-edge of survival: Kyuri, an exquisitely beautiful woman whose hard-won status at an exclusive 'room salon' is threatened by an impulsive mistake with a client; her flatmate Miho, an orphan who wins a scholarship to a prestigious art school in New York, where her life becomes tragically enmeshed with the super-wealthy offspring of the Korean elite; Wonna, their neighbour, pregnant with a child that she and her husband have no idea how they will afford to raise in a fiercely competitive economy; and Ara, a hair stylist living down the hall, whose infatuation with a fresh-faced K-Pop star drives her to violent extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46495006916844,"sku":"9780241986356","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3577103482274.jpg?v=1748466815"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/frances-cha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}