Summary of The Expats
Kate is an American expat in Luxembourg. She used to work for the CIA but left her job to follow her husband, who accepted a lucrative position in Luxembourg. Adjusting to the quiet life of a stay-at-home mom is difficult for Kate. She soon starts to suspect another American couple, who are acting suspiciously. She realises that even her own husband is hiding things from her.
Reasons to read The Expats
“The Expats” is a well-written spy thriller that delves into deeper themes such as identity, suspicion, and boredom. Along the way, readers are offered insights into life in Luxembourg. Author Chris Pavone lived in Luxembourg for two years and won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel in 2013 for “The Expats”.
Setting: Luxembourg
Original title: The Expats
Year of publication: 2012
Nr of pages: 512
