The Banker's Wife by Cristina Alger
On an early morning in November, a private plane bound for Geneva drops off the radar, its wreckage uncovered days later in the Alps. Among the disappeared is Matthew Werner, an insider at Swiss United, a powerful offshore bank. His young widow, Annabel, begins a desperate search for answers and quickly determines that Matthew's death was no accident. She soons finds herself in a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase, on the run from his powerful enemies, who will stop at nothing to hide the truth.
Meanwhile, ambitious society journalist Marina Tourneau has finally landed at the top. With her engagement to Grant Ellis, she is set to become one of the elite she has spent a career covering, but, after the death of her mentor, she agrees to dig into one more story: Swiss United. In doing so, Marina uncovers information that implicates some of the most powerful men in the financial world, including a few who are too close to home. The story also could be the answer to Annabel's heartbreaking search--and save her life--if Marina chooses to publish it...
Product Info
Author: Cristina Alger
Condition: Like New
- Publisher : G.P. Putnam's Sons; Reprint edition (April 16, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0735218471
- ISBN-13 : 978-0735218475
- Item Weight : 10.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.51 x 0.82 x 8.25 inches
News & Reviews
“In Alger's cerebral, expertly paced Swiss thriller, an American expat wife sorts through the conflicting stories surrounding her husband's death.”—The New York Times Book Review
“[A] smart, incisive page turner... Alger delivers an addictive dose of suspense and intrigue with a surprisingly believable plot.”—USA Today
"Gripping financial thrillers are rare.... Cristina Alger passes all the tests.... An exciting journey into the dark underbelly of the ultra-rich world of banking."—The Times (UK)
“A glossy new thriller set in the world of international banking.”—Newsday
"Great summer reading."—Dana Perino, host of "The Five"
“The more intriguing, fresh tale is that of the three women.... Their choices about accepting or rejecting the easy life are the real thriller here.”—Bloomberg
"Entertaining and suspenseful...I highly recommend it if you like scandal, suspense, and the finance industry." —Fast Company, CEO Book Recommendations
“One of the best thrillers you'll read all summer."—Hello Giggles
"Warning: You'll want to cear your schedule for this thriller."—PureWow
“Buckle up—The Banker’s Wife is an international thriller that moves at a breakneck pace, keeping you on the edge of your seat.”—PopSugar
“With a global conspiracy about the 'world of dirty money, hidden away in shadow accounts' fueling a plot that soars from Geneva to London to Paris to New York, led by two intriguing women, this is a thriller to bank on.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Fast-paced, smart, blessed with strong women characters and surprisingly believable."—Anerican Banker
“A powerful page turner...A fast-paced, entertaining narrative.”—Greenwich Time
“Lively. There's plenty of suspenseful plotting and a quest for conclusive answers as the story swings convincingly between Geneva, Paris, London, New York, the South of France, and ultimately, the Caribbean.”—East Hampton Star