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| Original Title: | In the Frame |
| ISBN: | 042520958X (ISBN13: 9780425209585) |
| Edition Language: | English |
Dick Francis
Paperback | Pages: 304 pages Rating: 3.98 | 3155 Users | 139 Reviews
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| Title | : | In the Frame |
| Author | : | Dick Francis |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 304 pages |
| Published | : | September 5th 2006 by G.P. Putnam's Sons (first published 1976) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Thriller. Crime. Suspense |
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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…Rating Based On Books In the Frame
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Many of the later Dick Francis novels I bought (I've all but 2 or 3) were read but once, and I had little recollection of this, bought sometime after 1996 (the particular edition n/a on Goodreads) and before visiting Australia and NZ myself.They not the main reason for enjoyment though - such a joy to read a tale told with clarity; simplicity where intended and omissions where necessary for tension.As always a very exciting Dick Francis, even if this story has only marginally to do with horses.Todd visits his cousin Donald. When he arrives at his house, the police are already there. His sister-in-law is murdered in the living room. The whole house is devastated and most of it is robbed. A short time later, Todd meets a 'crazy' lady whose house has been burned down. What do these two cases have in common? Todd soon realizes that he is going to Australia. Together with his old friend Jik and
Good read!
Thoroughly enjoyable but not, I think, Francis's best work. I don't mind the fact that his books adhere to a formula, but this one never seemed to develop fully enough to really bring the formula to life. However, I did enjoy the Australian setting and the interactions between Jik and Todd, and I thought that Sarah's character was skillfully drawn. She wasn't a caricature. She progressed through very natural suspicion, reluctance, fear, courage, and affection.
So reliable, an intrepid hero, horse racing, crime and all so easy to read
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 tension filled, dangerous game of cat and mouse by my favorite author, Dick Francis! "Don?" I said. I walked toward him. "Donald!"He didn't hear me. A policeman, however, did. He came swiftly from the sitting room in his dark blue uniform, took me by the arm, and swung me strongly and unceremoniously back toward the door. "Out of here, sir," he said. "If you please."The strained eyes slid uncertainly our way. "Charles... " His voice was hoarse. The policeman's grip loosened very slightly. "Do
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