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Foliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller Paperback – October 19, 2015

by Lorraine Evanoff (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 232 ratings
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From award-winning author Lorraine Evanoff, Foliage is huge in scope and history. "It starts off fast and keeps you hooked. The series heroine Louise Moscow is sexy, brazen and fearless in business and in love." ~ Nelle L'Amour, New York Times Bestselling Author

Investment banker Louise Moscow loves her new career in late 1980s Paris. With a high-profile dream job wooing rich clientele, she enjoys the lavish lifestyle in a glamorous city. When she stumbles upon criminal activity at her company, the FBI and CIA force her to cooperate and bring down the murderous and underhanded bankers in what turns out to be one of the greatest scandals of the twentieth century.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    A Louise Moscow Novel
  2. Print length
    264 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Mosaic Design Book Publishers
  5. Publication date
    October 19, 2015
  6. Dimensions
    5.98 x 0.6 x 9.02 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0996110674
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0996110679
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"Great read, beautifully written, I highly recommend." ~ Matthew J. Dowd, Chief Political Analyst, ABC News

"Ms. Evanoff has written an incredibly timely book, especially given the release of the Panama Papers and the exposure of corruption within the banking and financial services industries. The book is a wonderful combination of non-fiction and fiction, with a heroine who is smart, beautiful, spiritual and complex." ~ Simon Levy, Producing Director, The Fountain Theatre, Los Angeles

"The book is a reminder of "The Devil in the White City," as it gives a mind blowing history lesson on high finance and banking from the era thatresonates to even our most recent banking problems. Evanoff does herhomework, and is able to deliver complex material in a light andreadable fashion." ~ Patrick "Ubercritic" McDonald, Hollywood Chicago Magazine

"Wow! Just, wow! That's exactly what I thought when I read the last words ofFoliage: An International Banking Spy Thriller by debut author LorraineEvanoff. I loved Foliage. Loved. It. How's that for areview?" ~ Chris Fischer, Readers' Favorite

"I find that women writers do emotions and relationships better thanmen, while men are great at plot, action, and suspense. Lorraine Evanoffexcels at all aspects of writing." ~ Ray Simmons, Readers' Favorite

About the Author

Lorraine Evanoff is an award-winning author originally from Chicago. She studied and worked for seven years in Paris and is currently living in Los Angeles with her husband. A former financial executive in the entertainment industry and Silicon Valley, Lorraine's adventures include CFO positions in high tech companies during the dot-com era, then in the film industry, notably as CFO of National Lampoon. She already has multiple feature film credits to her name and now has a screenplay in pre-production.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mosaic Design Book Publishers (October 19, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996110674
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996110679
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.6 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 232 ratings

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Award-winning author Lorraine Evanoff's highly addictive, suspenseful thrillers are perfect for fans of Erik Larson, Jack Slater and Kathy Reichs.

Former Hollywood finance exec Lorraine Evanoff uses classic mystery storytelling to spin complex tales of international finance with a sexy female heroine. Lorraine's best-selling Louise Moscow Novels, FOLIAGE, PINOT NOIR, and the newly released DEVIL'S LEDGER, are high-concept noir thrillers inspired by real-life banking scandals.

Originally from Chicago, Evanoff earned her degree in French from DePaul University. She then scarpered off to Paris for seven years, where she worked under multiple professional identities, including a translator, actress, and film producer, in the glamorous City of Lights. She returned to the United States, and reinvented herself once again, becoming a Certified Financial Manager, and has since worked as a finance exec during dot-com-era in Silicon Valley, and for various film companies in Hollywood, notably as CFO of National Lampoon.

Awards:

DEVIL'S LEDGER: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 3)

2022 LITERARY TITAN GOLD AWARD WINNER

2021 PARIS BOOK FESTIVAL - HONORABLE MENTION, GENERAL FICTION

PINOT NOIR: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 2)

2020 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER, MYSTERY CATEGORY

2020 indigBRAG B.R.A.G. MEDALLION WINNER, HISTORICAL FICTION CATEGORY

2020 THE INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK, WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING MYSTERY AWARD

2020 READERS’ FAVORITE GOLD MEDAL WINNER, MYSTERY

FOLIAGE: An International Banking Spy Thriller (A Louise Moscow Novel Book 1)

2016 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST, HISTORICAL FICTION CATEGORY

2016 NEW APPLE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

2016 SHELF UNBOUND BEST INDIE BOOK, NOTABLE INDIE AWARD

2016 READER'S FAVORITE BOOK AWARD FINALIST

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3.9 out of 5 stars
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A Compelling Read with High Expectations
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A Compelling Read with High Expectations
As the cover notes, this is an "International Banking Spy Thriller." Which is very true - it is not your typical spy adventure. And the learning curve is higher for this book - fortunately, Lorraine take pains to bring you up to speed with the world of banking and high finance (lots of detailed endnotes to refer to as well). Behind it is the compelling story of Louise Moscow, a confident, skilled, yet vulnerable businesswoman, facing a challenge of global proportions (and based on true events). If you are up to a little challenge, learn new things and enjoy a fun adventure, this book is for you!
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Paula in St. Louis
5.0 out of 5 stars A smart, sexy heroine and intrigue in the City of Lights. What more could a reader ask for?
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2016
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Ms. Evanoff delivers a story that is both intriguing and artfully told in her first novel, Foliage. As a former Parisian, I loved the setting of the book. However, it's the skillfully developed plot with a mix of intrigue, financial thriller and romance that draws the reader in until they are completely immersed in the world of Louise Moscow. The title character and her exploits brought me back to an unforgettable and exciting time in Europe during the fall of the Iron Curtain. Through the voice and the actions of Louise, the author deftly revisits the intricacies of the many moving parts of politics in the early 1990s. It’s both nostalgic and relevant in our present day. A thoroughly enjoyable story, and one that has me anxiously awaiting the continuing adventures of the heroine in the next Louse Moscow novel. Fabulous novel, which I highly recommend!
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Aimee Sudbeck
4.0 out of 5 stars Strong female, smart and intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022
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This peak into world finance was amazing and the central character, Louise, just brilliant. So glad to dip my toe into Lorraine Evanoff. Now I get the promise of more to delve into. Bravo Ms. Evanoff!!
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Teresa Collins
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
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I wanted to like this book, but I just couldn't. I probably should give it a 1-2-star rating, but I bumped it up to 3-star because of all the research Ms. Evanoff obviously put into her book. But that was one of the major problems for me. I felt like I was reading a textbook or a thesis on finance and banking. There was nowhere near enough mystery, action, or character development. Then to add insult to injury, the story just ends. There's no resolution, in my opinion. Maybe the ending is true to life but I read to escape the details of everyday life. I was very disappointed in this book. Due to all the hype I had seen, I expected much more.
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Jakki T
5.0 out of 5 stars JAW DROPPING!! WHAT AN EXTRAORDINARY BOOK!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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FOLIAGE is so true to life…I felt like I was in the story!! The details, the twists & turns…I am a CONFIRMED Louise Moscow Fan!

I couldn’t put it down! The ease with which Louise Moscow goes from situation to situation, with the flow of someone brilliant and savvy…yet a touch naïve. “She doesn’t know what she doesn’t know…yet!”
Always the loyal, dutiful daughter, employee, friend…Louise can find trouble like no one else. Or it finds her!
Fluent in several languages, she moves seamlessly through the upscale world of high finance banking, spycraft, intrigue and the super wealthy…which is no easy feat. This little lady knows her stuff like no one else. She reminds me of a young, American, female, financial genius Sherlock Holmes…with a whole lot more charm and finesse. LOVED THIS BOOK!!💗💗💗
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davereader
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story, great characters, fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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I'm always up for a good spy thriller and Foliage did not disappoint! High finance meets international espionage. Typically, high finance is a subject that would make my eyes gloss over, but not in this case. It's written so well and the story is so compelling that it kept my attention to the end. Louis Moscow is a fantastic, layered character and I love the way fiction intertwines with real events (I found myself googling different events to learn more). I highly recommend and am looking forward to reading the next Louis Moscow mystery!
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Annie
1.0 out of 5 stars Seriously?
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2016
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I had high hopes for this novel but it is poorly written, badly edited (I wanted to scream "real people do not talk like this!"), and has numerous inaccuracies (particularly on French language and culture, and certain banking practices). The plot is ludicrous and the heroine too "talented" to be realistic. And I would have loved to have a satellite phone that took photos and transmitted them wirelessly back in 1990.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't finish
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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I really, really try to finish Foliage but I just couldn't do it. I read to twenty five percent and gave up. It may have gotten better at some point.
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dianegoudreau
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating character and interesting sleuthing aspects. Goes deep into some global finance history.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
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I enjoyed the very well developed main characters in both books in this series and loved the overall plot lines. The story went more deeply than I would have liked into historical financial agencies, governmental wrongdoing, and corruption. But that's when the skimming option came in handy, and I did, overall, very much enjoy both of these books. Very well written, with just 2 or 3 typos across both substantial books.
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Rainyray
5.0 out of 5 stars well writtrn
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2022
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good books ,enjoyed the use of different languages
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Stephen V Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping storyline, impossible to put it down!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2020
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Wow, I have to say this book is excellent! Without wanting to give too much away, it's a wonderful blend of espionage and international finance, some might argue they are two sides of the same coin. In any case, this book is impossible to put down, you will read it from start to finish. I also love the fact that the text pagination is easy on the eye but also well thought out for artistic effect. I thoroughly recommend this book and look forward to reading more works from this amazing writer!
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FGC
4.0 out of 5 stars Very informative Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2023
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Fabulous read, intriguing storyline. The only reason I haven't given the book a 5star rating is it was quite long winded in places which I appreciate a lot of readers will not like as you could easily lose the flow of the story. I enjoyed the immense detail and will certainly be reading the rest in the series.
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Shirley Morie
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not bother reading...
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2021
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Boring, very boring.....could not finish this offering.
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Elinor Salter
3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to like this book as always looking for a new FT, but....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2023
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I tried really hard to like this book and have seen it listed in FTs for a while. I am afraid I could not finish it. There are good elements and the premise is goof. But oh dear the massive boring information dump, what happened to 'show don't tell?'
The characters just happened to be all connected: the wealthy socialite who has a father who is a police special investigator and suddenly we are told this as an aside ??? The technology did note exist in the 80s re phones I know I was there.
I gave up when it started jumping about with time lines or raison d'etre. I tried really hard but no.
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