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Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time
''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review
''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review
''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review
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Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb.
Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer.
But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.
The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when
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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 *
