{"title":"Richard Kluger","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Richard Kluger, an esteemed author celebrated for his compelling storytelling and intricate plotting. Kluger’s narratives often delve into the realms of crime and thriller, seamlessly intertwining historical contexts with gripping tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Swiss Account\u003c\/em\u003e, a riveting novel that unravels a web of mystery and intrigue against a backdrop of real-world historical events. This book exemplifies Kluger’s masterful ability to craft suspenseful tales that are as enlightening as they are thrilling, providing readers with a thoughtfully layered experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Kluger’s novels are an excellent choice for those who appreciate meticulously researched narratives combined with the thrilling pace of crime and thriller genres. Explore our collection to immerse yourself in the world Kluger so expertly creates, where every detail contributes to a larger, more gripping story.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-swiss-account-by-phyllis-kluger-9781644285510","title":"The Swiss Account","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Swiss Account\u003c\/i\u003e follows the Hazeltines’ descent into an ethical grey zone as they wrestle with their anguished consciences and navigate a minefield of legal peril. Are they decent people trapped by circumstance or clever schemers rationalising their path to riches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitzerland’s majestic peaks and remote valleys form a natural fortress at the heart of Europe—beautiful, prosperous, and long insulated from the political and military upheavals of its neighbours. This isolation, combined with the government’s unwavering commitment to banking secrecy, has made the country a discreet haven for foreign wealth, both legitimately earned and dubiously acquired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most countries don’t forbid their citizens from holding Swiss accounts, they do require such assets to be reported and taxed. Which is why many account holders, reluctant to comply with their own tax authorities, prefer to keep their holdings secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeo Beckwith was one of them—a highly successful American entrepreneur who left behind a tidy Swiss fortune. But without explanation he willed his shady hoard not to his favoured children but to Lynn, his long overlooked daughter—a hard-working real estate agent in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The windfall promises lifelong financial security for Lynn, her husband Jerry Hazeltine, a modestly paid art history professor, and their family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s just one problem: Leo never reported the account to the US Treasury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow the Hazeltines face a profound moral and legal dilemma. If they come clean, the IRS will likely seize the fortune to settle Leo’s long-evaded tax bill. If they don’t, they become tax evaders—living on Easy Street, but under constant threat of discovery and prosecution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344357867756,"sku":"9781644285510","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bbe76befd069274d27d12446c61f80ed.jpg?v=1772311555"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-kluger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}