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- Publisher: Pan; paperback / softback edition (1 Jan 1997)
- ASIN: B002IT7I0Q
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
He's done it again he has written a brilliant novel "To The Hilt" is non stop action weather its in Scotland or London, Mr Francis seems to captivate you into the book from the time you pick the book up from the time you put it down you are swept away. A top Novel "To The Hilt" is a must read novel, Dick Francis portarays his characters brilliant whether it be Alexander Kinloch or the Earl of Kinloch he seems to give them an extra edge a must read book
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Alexander Kinloh finds his need for peace, quiet, open spaces and artistic inspiration met by the remote bothy he lives in on his uncle's remote Scottish estate. When his peace is invaded by four men who know how to use their fists, searching for a treasure they will not name, he finds himself engaging once more with the outside world. At the same time he learns of his stepfather's illness and so travels to London to support his mother. The two story lines intertwine, and this becomes a classic Dick Francis book sporting an acitve, intelligent, unconventional hero who knows his own mind and proves remarkably good at hiding things people do not wish to be found and untangling mysteries. As always with Francis books horses/racing feature as a key element of the book. I have just read this book for a second time, after living in Scotland - and it has made me truly appreciate the knowledge of Scotland - people, passions, wild places and history - that Francis has interweaved into his telling. I also really appreciaed his descriptions of the creation and impact of art and the value of solitude and the natural landscape for artistic inspiration/soul food.
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(one in a series of Dick Francis reviews in which I try and separate all those rather similar titles, and in which I try not to give away plotlines)
The book: Alexander Kinloch is a painter - living alone in a bothy in the Scottish Highlands, and considered slightly mad by his relatives. When thugs threaten him to find about hidden treasure; when fraud strikes in southern England; and when he has to hide another treasure, a very large one, he needs all the allies he can get to succeed; let alone survive.
A book about the agonies of painting, treasure in its various shapes, decency, pride and loyalty. About fraud, murder and racehorses. And about feelings, and about not expressing all of them.
The writer:
Dick Francis served in the RAF in World War II (because the cavalry refused him!) and was a professional jockey afterwards; he was Champion Jockey, but hung up his professional boots and turned to writing thrillers. He died in 2010. This was his thirty-fifth thriller, from 1996.
My opinion: excellent: tense, puzzling, good on personalities without dissecting them. The usual powerful writing style: to-the-point, no-nonsense, clear and crafty; and very, very good on feelings, especially if not everything is put into words. Quite moving in places, too, and has you rooting for the hero completely and utterly. Francis is a consummate craftsman.
The book: Alexander Kinloch is a painter - living alone in a bothy in the Scottish Highlands, and considered slightly mad by his relatives. When thugs threaten him to find about hidden treasure; when fraud strikes in southern England; and when he has to hide another treasure, a very large one, he needs all the allies he can get to succeed; let alone survive.
A book about the agonies of painting, treasure in its various shapes, decency, pride and loyalty. About fraud, murder and racehorses. And about feelings, and about not expressing all of them.
The writer:
Dick Francis served in the RAF in World War II (because the cavalry refused him!) and was a professional jockey afterwards; he was Champion Jockey, but hung up his professional boots and turned to writing thrillers. He died in 2010. This was his thirty-fifth thriller, from 1996.
My opinion: excellent: tense, puzzling, good on personalities without dissecting them. The usual powerful writing style: to-the-point, no-nonsense, clear and crafty; and very, very good on feelings, especially if not everything is put into words. Quite moving in places, too, and has you rooting for the hero completely and utterly. Francis is a consummate craftsman.
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A great entertaining read
Al Kinloch is a reclusive painter living in a remote falling down bothy on his uncle's Scottish estate but then he is dragged back to London by his stepfather's illness, death and... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Jo Bennie
Still good by anyone else's standards, but not his best
For the first time I am slightly disappointed by a Dick Francis book. There is still a strong story (this time featuring a missing trophy and a financial scandal) and some good... Read more
Published on 6 May 2001
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