To the Hilt

To the Hilt by Dick Francis is a suspenseful mystery thriller featuring Alexander Kinloch, a solitary Scottish painter living in a remote, weather-beaten house on a mountainside. Eccentric, independent, and far removed from polite society, Alexander has built a quiet life around his art, his isolation, and the rugged landscape he calls home.

That peace is shattered when a postcard from his mother summons him to London to visit his dying stepfather. What begins as a family obligation quickly turns dangerous as Alexander is pulled into a world of secrets, threats, inheritance, honour, and violence. Forced from the wilderness into the treacherous company of wealth and society, he must decide how far he is willing to go to protect what matters.

A strong choice for fans of Dick Francis, British suspense, crime fiction, family secrets, and character-driven thrillers.

Hardcover, Very Good