Wednesday, December 11, 2024

To The Hilt by Dick Francis

 Title: To The Hilt

Author: Dick Francis
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Dec 11, 2024
When was the book published: 1996
Main Characters: Alexander Kinlock, painter in a shack in the Scottish mountains, father Ivan, mother, uncle "Himself" on whose property he lives.  Step sister Patsy and husband Surtees, his wife Emily 
What happens? Alexander is attacked by 4 man at his bothy, who want to know "where is it?"  The family brewery has been robbed by embezzlement, the Gold Crown is missing, and Bonnie Prince Charlie's sword hilt is missing. 
How long was this? 312 pages
Did I like this? Another excellent Dick Francis story, full of Scotland and horses and painting and bagpipes and evil men and sibling rivalry.
Overall grade: A-

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