Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1)

by Kevin Kwan

“Who is that lady?” Rachel asked. “That’s Mrs. Singh, a family friend who used to live down the street. She’s the daughter of a maharaja, and one of the most fascinating people I know. She was great friends with Nehru. I’ll introduce you later, when my aunt isn’t breathing down our necks.” “Her sari is absolutely stunning,” Rachel remarked, gazing at the elaborate gold stitching. “Yes, isn’t it? I hear she flies all her saris back to New Delhi to be specially cleaned,”

Like most of the characters in my novels, "Mrs. Singh" was inspired by a supremely graceful lady who really did have all of her saris flown back to New Delhi to be cleaned. Some day, I hope to write a novel inspired by her family's incredible story.