On an early morning in
November, a couple boards a private plane bound for Geneva, flying into a
storm. Soon after, it simply drops off the radar, and its wreckage is
later uncovered in the Alps. Among the disappeared is Matthew Lerner, a
banking insider at Swiss United, a powerful offshore bank. His young
widow, Annabel, is left grappling with the secrets he left behind,
including an encrypted laptop and a shady client list. As she begins a
desperate search for answers, she determines that Matthew's death was no
accident, and that she is now in the crosshairs of his powerful
enemies. Meanwhile, ambitious society journalist Marina Tourneau has finally landed at the top. Now that she's engaged to Grant Ellis, she will stop writing about powerful families and finally be a part of one. Her entry into the upper echelons of New York's social scene is more appealing than any article could ever be, but, after the death of her mentor, she agrees to dig into one more story. While looking into Swiss United, Marina uncovers information that implicates some of the most powerful men in the financial world, including some who are too close to home. The story could also be the answer to Annabel's heartbreaking search—if Marina chooses to publish it.
It's been a hot minute since I've read a thriller that wasn't classified as a domestic thriller. I used to love these type of books and I have no idea why I never pick them up anymore, but after finishing The Banker's Wife I won't wait that long again. This book was a really interesting setup and felt pretty true to life. The whole scandal is based around off shore banks and what role they play. The narrative was pretty much split between Marina and Annabel. Often times a dual narrative can have a character you really care about and the other you are not nearly as invested in, but I was completely tied in to both of their stories and how they connected. Sometimes there were parts that I'd have to read a couple times to understand, but for the most part the book flowed really well. This was such a welcomed change and I started seeking out similar reads when I finished the last page.
* I received this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review *
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