- Hardcover: 406 pages
- Publisher: Doubleday (Feb 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0385475969
- ISBN-13: 978-0385475969
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.3 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,499,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When evidence surfaces in London and Milan of a billion dollar conspiracy at the heart of the world's financial system, the chief suspects are a government banker, the Mafia and a merchant bank. Undercover agent, Sarah Jensen finds herself in a "nest of vipers".
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The Perfect Financial Crime
"What is the most spectacular financial crime that could be committed?" This was a question that occurred to me in my previous job as a banker. After graduating from Oxford I worked in New York and then London, pursuing deals across Europe and coming into contact with high financiers, politicians and crooks. The scope for crime was immense. One day I sat down and tried to think like a criminal. How would I make a fortune? How could I bridge the gap between the City and the world at large off which it feeds? The result of these musings was Nest of Vipers, a novel in which I show the links between governments, central banks, and crime, and the role that the intelligence services now have in business and finance. The City is a perfect cover for spies.
"What is the most spectacular financial crime that could be committed?" This was a question that occurred to me in my previous job as a banker. After graduating from Oxford I worked in New York and then London, pursuing deals across Europe and coming into contact with high financiers, politicians and crooks. The scope for crime was immense. One day I sat down and tried to think like a criminal. How would I make a fortune? How could I bridge the gap between the City and the world at large off which it feeds? The result of these musings was Nest of Vipers, a novel in which I show the links between governments, central banks, and crime, and the role that the intelligence services now have in business and finance. The City is a perfect cover for spies.
Not long after Nest of Vipers appeared the subject of financial crime attracted international attention thanks to Nick Leeson and the downfall of Barings Bank. More recently dissaffected British agents have begun to reveal the links between the security services and the banks with allegations that MI6 had a mole in the Bundesbank and that the Russians were spying on banks in the City of London. All this makes Nest of Vipers even more topical now than when it first appeared. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent thriller, this is a book that everyone who works in the city will relate to in one way or another. It makes you want to keep reading just to know what is going to happen next. The author has the best background to portray the storyline with conviction and she makes it feel as if you are actually there. After reading this book I will be sure to read the others. A compelling read. Definitely a book worth taking on your holidays for a bit of escapism.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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f you are into John Grisham and Stephen Frey, you will definitely like this book. It is well paced, and the character is really feisty. Personally , I liked the book, and was very satisfied with the characterization displayed. Very similar to the Nick Leeson case at Barings.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Another great book from this author, if you are considering it I would personally recommend it. Linda gives an insight into the banking world - the murkier side without it becomming boring and then the action blows you away!
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