{"title":"Karina Robles Bahrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarina Robles Bahrin\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative stories that explore identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships. Her writing often weaves personal journeys with broader social themes, inviting readers to reflect on belonging and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect rich, character-driven narratives set against vivid backdrops, blending emotional insight with thoughtful storytelling. Her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Accidental Malay\u003c\/em\u003e, resonates with those who appreciate contemporary general fiction with depth and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-accidental-malay-by-karina-robles-bahrin-9781035032372","title":"The Accidental Malay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the Epigram Books Fiction Prize\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlick, sharp . . . a joy to read\u003c\/em\u003e — Tash Aw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine Leong is the heiress apparent to Phoenix, her family's billion-ringgit company known especially for its pork snacks. When her grandmother, the great Madame Leong, unexpectedly passes away, Jasmine discovers she is actually a Malay Muslim and this newfound identity threatens to upend her life and ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinding herself at the centre of a political controversy, and caught between two men who love her, \u003cem\u003eThe Accidental Malay\u003c\/em\u003e examines the human cost of a country's racial policies and paints a portrait of a woman unwilling to accept the fate history has designated for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA novel both generous and scathing; both honest and nuanced; both grounded in human emotion and engaged with history and politics\u003c\/em\u003e — Preeta Samarasan, author of \u003cem\u003eEvening Is the Whole Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244462256364,"sku":"9781035032372","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035032372-the-accidental-malay-1.jpg?v=1787997315"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/karina-robles-bahrin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}