The Banker's Daughter

Sep 22, 2024 11:29 PM

Author:Emran Mian

All of our parents have secrets. But Hanna Mehdi's father is unusual. He ran a major bank that collapsed in suspicious circumstances. When it fell, he turned up at her door and told her they had to run away. They fled to a luxury hotel in Beirut which has now become home.

One day Hanna discovers that her father may have done far worse than make risky bets on the money markets. She finds a photograph that turns her privileged life upside down. As Hanna follows the trail of blood from Beirut to Lahore to London, her eyes are opened to the real world in which she has been living. Suddenly she is forced to grapple with the costs of her freedom and choose - the dull and guilty ease of being the banker's daughter? Or the rough comfort of facing up to the truth?

Reviews

A deliciously worldly tale of fear, betrayal and moral compromise

—— A.D. Miller

A stylish...blend of literary fiction and thriller

—— Catherine Taylor , Guardian

Bold and eloquent…comments intelligently on our complicity in financial foul play

—— David Evans , Financial Times

Mian has inveigled his way into the head of his female protagonist with uncanny sensitivity... A taut thriller... Absolutely convincing

—— Independent

An effective, atmospheric thriller

—— Anthony Cummins , Metro

A carefully controlled and intelligent thriller, this is also a convincing exploration of the paralysing effects of life in a gilded vacuum

—— Stephanie Cross , Daily Mail

A terrific read, a page turner with complex and credible characters

—— Total Investor

Shrewdly observed

—— Charlotte Runcie , The List

This female-centric thriller gets to grips with financial and familial intrigue: a stylish debut

—— Emma Hagestadt , Independent

Fast-paced thriller

—— Big Issue in the North

Filled with the right mix of disturbed villains, corruption and deranged scenarios to make it completely terrifying. Exactly what you want from a Nesbo novel

—— Janice Butler , RTE Guide

Nesbo is a clever writer and plotter. Over the years he has built a brilliant cast of supporting characters to orbit Hole and now it is their time to shine… Yet again, Nesbo has succeeded in producing a multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing

—— Michelle Davies , Sunday Express

Policeman Harry Hole is flawed, but all the more perfect because of it… Nesbo keeps everything hanging in the balance, just the way his fans like it

—— UK Regional Press Syndication

Police is a story replete with gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary

—— Sunday Business Post

Scandi-noir fans will be delighted

—— Daily Express

Complicated, fast-moving… A skillfully put-together thriller

—— Independent on Sunday

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