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The Banker's Wife

The Banker's Wife was published by Penguin Group Putnam on 07/03/18.  This was my first book by Cristina Alger.  I read this as party of a buddy read on Instagram, put on by some of my lovely Instagram ladies.

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Early morning, a plane drops off radar and is discovered in the Alps.  The passengers are missing, one being Matthew Werner.  Werner was a banker for Swiss United, a very powerful offshore bank.  His widow Annabelle is left to pick up the pieces and suspects there may be more to the story.  When she obtains his super encrypted laptop and client list of shady characters, she begins her own investigation, putter her life at risk.

The story also follows Marina Tourneau, a well known journalist.  Marina is engaged to cream of the crop Grant Ellis.  While doing an investigation for a story on Swiss United, Marina discovers information that implicates some of the world's most popular and well known businessmen.  This story could be the answer to Annabelle's questions, if she decides to release the information.

This book was a great thrill read.  Annabelle and Marina's stories weave together so masterfully.  This had the feel of a spy novel, and secrets were lurking behind every corner.  The ending was certainly interesting, and the book kept me involved until the very end.  I finished this in about two days because I just couldn't put it down.  I'm excited to read more from Cristina Alger in the future.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars
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