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To the Hilt Audiobook
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Publisher Description
Featuring the gripping plot, dramatic settings and believable characters that readers have come to expect from Dick Francis, To the Hilt displays the master at the top of his form. Alexander Kinloch is definitely the black sheep of his noble family, choosing the precarious life of a painter over a lucrative job in his stepfather's brewery. But when a trusted assistant disappears with millions of pounds, Alexander is reluctantly thrust into a foreign world of bankers and auditors. Brutal thugs and jealous relatives stand in his way as he labors to save the business and protect the family treasures. In the face of adversity, Alexander must defend himself and his family's honor to the hilt. After three dozen novels, Dick Francis maintains his reputation as one of the most popular mystery writers of our time. Both suspenseful and poignant, To the Hilt is a wild ride through a perilous adventure.
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"I have to admit that I have read all the Dick Francis books from way back in my childhood. He clearly improved as an author and branched out in subject matter as he aged and some of his recent books are quite good. I enjoyed this one and it is good quick escapist reading."
— Beverly (4 out of 5 stars)
To the Hilt Listener Reviews
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" I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the Narrator was excellent. It was full of twists and turns which I enjoyed. "
— debbie, 5/26/2023 -
" I really enjoyed this audio book. I have always liked this author and this is a great example of why. This is 1 of my favorites. "
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Kathleen Richards, 9/17/2021
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" This was my mom's favorite Dick Francis book; she read all of them before her passing in 2002. I have to agree with her, it's one of his best. I like most of his that I've read, honestly. But yeah, this one is another old friend on a cold, rainy day. "
— MT, 2/10/2014 -
" This was an ok book, nothing special. Quite a standard crime novel. It was all a bit run of the mill, no clever twists and all a bit predictable. It is set in an upper class world of privilege and everything is easily achieved. I found the characters quite one dimensional, very much out of the box goodies and baddies. Saying this is was an easy read. I don't think i would recommend this to people. "
— Andy, 2/5/2014 -
" The first book I read of his. Great character and plot development. Not predictable in the least. Good, fun read. "
— Chris, 1/30/2014 -
" Loved this one, about Scotland, and old family secrets. "
— Lyn, 1/28/2014 -
" Great plot with lots of clues. Easy reading. "
— Sherry, 1/19/2014 -
" My favorite of Francis' so far. Corporate espionage, family politics, and horses. Good stuff. "
— Michelle, 1/17/2014 -
" Not exactly the most sprightly of Francis' stories. Entertaining enough, but the characterizations were a little thin and plotting seemed a bit loose. "
— David, 1/7/2014 -
" Another good book. Engrossing. Ending could have been better. "
— Al, 11/14/2013 -
" I really enjoyed the author's characters both near and away from the racetrack. "
— Cheryl, 10/31/2013 -
" This is the one with the guy who is a painter and lives in the middle of nowhere in Scotland. It's a pretty good one. Not much horse-racing in it. "
— Jenne, 10/27/2013 -
" A fun combination of mystery - history - family dynamics - setting Scotland - current time "
— Cleo, 10/14/2013 -
" My favorite Francis novel. "
— Eli, 10/8/2013 -
" Good one --- not that I remember ever reading a Dick Francis that I didn't enjoy! But this one was particularly appealling ... I really liked Alexander Kinloch -- good character. "
— Lois, 9/28/2013 -
" Any thing from Dick Francis is a good read and great for audio book listening while traveling. "
— Dorrell, 8/13/2013 -
" Surprising myself that I am rating a mystery so high, but I really like this book. I love the way Francis includes so much detail about the painting techniques, just like he did about photography in one of his other books. Very well written, extremely likable protagonist. "
— Amy, 7/28/2013 -
" hero: Alexander Kinloch; Hero is an artist who lives in Scotland out in the remote Highlands. "
— Maribeth, 6/19/2013 -
" Set in Scotland "
— Lorraine, 5/26/2013 -
" Dick Francis passed away last year. We lost an entertaining English author. This novel was written in 1996. Great characters, setting, and plot. Held up to the test of time!! "
— Ellen, 4/12/2013 -
" This is the 1st Dick Francis book I read, and I liked it. It was a good page turning, the characters were interesting and clever, and it did not require much brain power. "
— Kelly, 2/15/2013
About Dick Francis
Dick Francis, (1920–2010) a former champion steeplechase jockey, was the author of many bestselling mysteries set in the world of horse racing. The only three-time recipient of the Mystery Writers of America’s Edgar Award for best novel, his awards include the Gold Dagger, the Cartier Diamond Dagger, the MWA’s Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement, an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Tufts University of Boston, and in 2000 he received a Commander of the British Empire (CBE).
About Simon Prebble
Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.