{"product_id":"urban-desires-jodi-chow-9798227246011","title":"Urban Desires","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis modern retelling of Madame Bovary fast forwards to a world 200 years after the original work. Based in New York-not France- the mundane and repetitive nature of life is still harshly faced and critiqued by Emma Bovary, the great-great-great-granddaughter of the original adulterous farmgirl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmma Bovary's life appears perfect on the surface: a lucrative career, a stylish apartment in Brooklyn, and a well-respected husband, Franz, who is a kind-hearted but somewhat dull doctor. However, Emma's restless spirit craves excitement and passion that her routine urban life fails to provide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile attending a high-profile industry event, Emma meets Léon, a charming and creative man of mystery. They quickly form a deep connection, sharing a love for marketing, music, and the finer things in life. Léon is captivated by Emma's intelligence and beauty, and they begin a dance of intrigue. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe dives into her past to redeem her present. On a trip to Paris, she realizes the mistakes of her mother, but in duality she learns from these mistakes. Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, she discovers a universal truth. Will the enormity of the situation prove to be too much pressure or will it be perceived for what it is- immense power? Emma is faced with an unknown future. Will she give it her all, or will she yield to nature's unending mysteries? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, Emma Bovary emerges as a stronger, more self-aware woman who understands that true happiness comes from within. Urban Desires is a story of love, ambition, and self-discovery, capturing the essence of a modern woman navigating the complexities of life and love in a fast-paced urban environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWill seeing the hard truths of life and the unintentional nature of the world inspire her or destroy her? Join Emma as she waits to die. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jodi Chow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798227246011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jodi Chow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.33d","brand":"Jodi Chow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440455364863,"sku":"9798227246011","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a481855e-ba41-40b7-bc46-6344b140a321.jpg?v=1777182549","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/urban-desires-jodi-chow-9798227246011","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}