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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
''Great characters, twisting plot. One of the very best Francis novels'' 5***** Reader Review
''Tense, puzzling and powerful . . . Francis is a consummate craftsman'' 5***** Reader Review
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Just after learning that his stepfather is gravely ill, artist Al Kinloch, returning to his remote home in the Scottish Highlands, is attacked by four men.
They ask one question - ''where is it?'' - then leave him for dead . . .
Baffled and hurt, Al visits his stepfather and learns millions of pounds are missing and a valuable racehorse is under threat. Already roughed up, Al decides he has nothing to lose getting to the bottom of this.
Unfortunately, the thugs who beat him up and the person behind them will make sure that Al doesn''t survive their next encounter . . .
Packed with intrigue and hair-raising su
Trade Review
The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish * Scotsman *
Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
Francis writing at his best * Evening Standard *
