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A classic mystery unfolds as Charles Todd, a successful horse painter, visits his cousin Donald's home, only to discover a shocking scene: police everywhere, Donald arrested for murder, and his wife brutally killed. Unlike the police, Charles believes Donald's account of a burglary gone awry and embarks on a quest for the truth. His investigation takes him from England to Australia, uncovering a sinister plot involving fraud and murder. However, Charles soon realizes that someone is tracking him, determined to ensure he doesn't survive long enough to save Donald. Dick Francis, a champion jockey turned bestselling author, is celebrated for his gripping storytelling. His ability to captivate readers from the very first page is widely praised, with critics noting the brisk narrative and meticulous research that enhance the reading experience. Over his career, Francis wrote forty-three novels, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger and multiple Edgar Allan Poe awards. He was named Grand Master for lifetime achievement and became a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Francis passed away in February 2010 at the age of eighty-nine, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest thriller writers in history.
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In The Frame, Dick Francis
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- Année de publication
- 1976
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- Titre
- In The Frame
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Dick Francis
- Éditeur
- Michael Joseph
- Publié
- 1976
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN10
- 0718115279
- ISBN13
- 9780718115272
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, La nature, Animaux, Thriller, Suspense, Polars classiques, Chevaux, Courses de chevaux
- Première publication
- 1976
- Titre original
- In the Frame
- Évaluation
- 3,95 sur 5
- Description
- A classic mystery unfolds as Charles Todd, a successful horse painter, visits his cousin Donald's home, only to discover a shocking scene: police everywhere, Donald arrested for murder, and his wife brutally killed. Unlike the police, Charles believes Donald's account of a burglary gone awry and embarks on a quest for the truth. His investigation takes him from England to Australia, uncovering a sinister plot involving fraud and murder. However, Charles soon realizes that someone is tracking him, determined to ensure he doesn't survive long enough to save Donald. Dick Francis, a champion jockey turned bestselling author, is celebrated for his gripping storytelling. His ability to captivate readers from the very first page is widely praised, with critics noting the brisk narrative and meticulous research that enhance the reading experience. Over his career, Francis wrote forty-three novels, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Crime Writers' Association's Cartier Diamond Dagger and multiple Edgar Allan Poe awards. He was named Grand Master for lifetime achievement and became a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Francis passed away in February 2010 at the age of eighty-nine, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest thriller writers in history.