In the Frame

When successful equine artist Charles Todd visits his cousin Donald, he stumbles into a nightmare: Donald's wife brutally murdered, and Donald himself arrested for the crime. The police believe Donald is guilty, but Charles senses a deeper, more sinister plot. Convinced of his cousin's innocence, Charles rejects the official narrative of a simple burglary gone wrong. His relentless pursuit of the truth takes him on a perilous journey from the quiet lanes of England to the sun-baked landscapes of Australia, unraveling a complex web of fraud, deception, and escalating violence. As Charles delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes he's not just investigating; he's being hunted. A shadowy figure is determined to stop him from exposing the truth, ensuring Charles doesn't live long enough to clear Donald's name. This gripping thriller from Dick Francis masterfully blends art, horses, and high-stakes international intrigue.