To The HiltDick FrancisLabel: Penguin Books LtdDescription: Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis one of the greatest thriller writers of all time'Great characters twisting plot. One of the very best Francis novels' 5***** Reader Review'Tense puzzling and powerful . . . Francis is a consummate craftsman' 5***** Reader Review______Just after learning that his stepfather is gravely ill artist Al Kinloch returning to his remote home in the Scottish Highlands is attacked by four men. They ask one question - 'where is it?' - then leave him for dead . . . Baffled and hurt Al visits his stepfather and learns millions of pounds are missing and a valuable racehorse is under threat. Already roughed up Al decides he has nothing to lose getting to the bottom of this. Unfortunately the thugs who beat him up and the person behind them will make sure that Al doesn't survive their next encounter . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense To the Hilt is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:'As a jockey Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing' Daily Mirror'The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish' Scotsman'Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end' Sunday Telegraph'A regular winner . . . as smooth swift and lean as ever' Sunday Express'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life'Francis writing at his best' Evening Standard'Still the master' Racing Post
