The English Assassin

This thriller by Daniel Silva follows Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and Israeli agent, as he is sent to Zurich to restore a painting for a millionaire banker, only to find his employer murdered and a collection of priceless Impressionist masterpieces missing. As he delves into the investigation, Gabriel's handlers admit that the collector had been silenced, and Gabriel realizes he's back in the high-stakes spy game. Taut, expertly crafted, and brimming with unexpected reversals, The English Assassin is a lightning-paced thriller rooted assuredly in Switzerland's shameful WWII record of profiteering and collaboration with Nazi Germany.