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| Title | : | In the Frame |
| Author | : | Dick Francis |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | September 5th 2006 by G.P. Putnam's Sons (first published 1976) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Thriller. Crime. Suspense |
Dick Francis
Paperback | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 3.98 | 3155 Users | 139 Reviews
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Charles Todd—a renowned painter of horses—is shocked when he turns up at his cousin Donald’s house for a weekend visit to find his cousin’s young wife dead on the floor—and Donald the police’s prime suspect. Determined to prove Donald’s innocence, Todd trails a set of clues from England to Australia to New Zealand, only to realize that someone is trailing him. Someone with every intention of taking him out of the picture for good…
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| Original Title: | In the Frame |
| ISBN: | 042520958X (ISBN13: 9780425209585) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Rating Of Books In the Frame
Ratings: 3.98 From 3155 Users | 139 ReviewsCritique Of Books In the Frame
My favourite Dick Francis mystery, although I think Whip Hand is the best.Any Dick Francis book gets five stars from me.
Synopsis When Charles Todd visits his cousin, Donald, he lands unexpectedly right in the middle of a major crisis: a burgled house, Donald's young wife, Regina, brutally murdered, Donald himself prostrated by grief, almost at his wit's end. What's even worse the police inspector instead of looking for a murderer starts accusing Donald of orchestrating the whole burglary to profit financially from it and help his ailing firm. Charles is outraged by their approach but what can be done? Especially
This was a good light hearted mystery novel. I can say I liked it, even though, having just fractured my shoulder this past summer (skateboarding), I physically cringed at the idea of getting out of bed and doing all the things our main character did as soon as he did. No way! The fracture in my shoulder was considered hairline and I was unable to turn my head without excruciating pain for at least two weeks. Ah well, that's fiction for you.
A solid 3.5. Charles Todd is a painter who specializes in horse paintings. Arriving at his cousin Donalds house he finds that his cousins wife Regina has been brutally murdered during a burglary. The police suspect the husband has organized a burglary to claim the insurance on the antiques and his wine collection. Charles discovers another robbery with the link of a painting brought in Australia. He decides to investigate and what follows a roller coaster with his friend Jik and his wife Sarah.
Charles Todd, a young professional artist, arrives to visit his cousin Donald, a British wine merchant, & his young wife, Regina, only to find their home has been robbed & burglarized and Regina has been murdered. With his cousin rendered nearly catatonic at his wife's death, Charles, leaves Donald and stumbles upon another crime victim that he suspects might have a connection somehow to Regina's murder. Charles sets out to find Regina's killer. In an adventure that takes him to the
Charles Todd, a young professional artist, arrives to visit his cousin Donald, a British wine merchant, & his young wife, Regina, only to find their home has been robbed & burglarized and Regina has been murdered. With his cousin rendered nearly catatonic at his wife's death, Charles, leaves Donald and stumbles upon another crime victim that he suspects might have a connection somehow to Regina's murder. Charles sets out to find Regina's killer. In an adventure that takes him to the
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